Texas Vegetarian Chili

Here’s a popular vegetarian recipe from Texas: Texas-Style Vegetarian Chili.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 2 cans black beans, drained
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro

Instructions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeño, and sauté until soft.
  2. Add the bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and vegetable broth.
  4. Season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 20-30 minutes until the flavors meld.
  6. Serve with your favorite toppings like cheese, avocado, or sour cream.

This Texas-style chili offers bold, smoky flavors and hearty ingredients without meat, giving it an authentic Texan flair while keeping it vegetarian!