FAST FOUR-BEAN VEGETARIAN CHILI

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This is a yummy and meatless chili recipe that I found in a magazine years ago. I've tweaked it gradually to suit my taste. Optional condiments such as chopped cilantro, low-fat sour cream and chopped green onion make a nice addition.

Provided by Bizzy-Bee

Categories     Stew

Time 30m

Yield 8 1-1/2 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups water, divided
1 cup red wine
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans or 1 (15 ounce) can other white beans, rinsed and drained
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add 2 cups water, 1 cup wine and the next 8 ingredients (through cannellini beans), stirring to combine.
  • Combine remaining cup of water and tomato paste in a bowl, stirring with a whisk until blended. Stir tomato paste mixture into beans. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until heated through.
  • Top each serving with shredded cheese and other condiments as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.8, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 1.5, Sodium 780, Carbohydrate 62.7, Fiber 15, Sugar 12.8, Protein 18.3

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