Ingredients for - Vegetarian Chili with Black Beans

1. Black beans 3 (15 ounce) cans
2. Olive oil ¼ cup
3. Chopped onions 2 cups
4. Red bell peppers, coarsely chopped 2 medium
5. Garlic, chopped 6 cloves
6. Chili powder 2 tablespoons
7. Dried oregano 2 teaspoons
8. Ground cumin 1 ½ teaspoons
9. Ground cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon
10. Tomato sauce 1 (16 ounce) can
11. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 (16 ounce) can

How to cook deliciously - Vegetarian Chili with Black Beans

1 . Stage

Drain black beans, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Set aside.

2 . Stage

Heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic; saute until onions are soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add chili powder, oregano, cumin, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

3 . Stage

Add reserved black beans, 1/2 cup bean liquid, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend and chili thickens, about 15 minutes.

4 . Stage

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle chili into bowls to serve.