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Easy Three Bean Chili

Easy Three-Bean Chili - Flavorful and plant-based!

Recipe courtesy of Norah Blick. Photo courtesy of Christina Blick.
Course entree
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 sweet onion, diced
  • 1/4 + 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 + 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans (no salt), drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can can kidney beans (no salt), drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can can cannellini beans (no salt), drained and rinsed
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika powder

Instructions
 

  • Wash hands with soap and water.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil, bell pepper, and onion. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Sauté bell pepper and onion until tender and translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Next, add the beans, tomatoes, cocoa powder, chili powder, paprika, and remaining salt and garlic. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve with toppings of choice.