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Hearty Three Bean Chili

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This hearty three-bean chili is packed with beans, tomatoes, and flavorful spices. Refried beans help create a thick, satisfying texture, while optional bulgur wheat adds a delicious meat-like texture. It’s an easy one-pot meal that’s perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 splashes low-sodium vegetable broth, for sautéing
  • ¼ cup dry bulgur wheat, optional
  • 1 (8-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
  • 1 (15-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
    or ½ (10-ounce) can Ro-Tel Chili Fixin’s, to taste
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • ½ (15-ounce) can fat-free refried beans
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans dark kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can light kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Instructions

  1. Sauté the onion: In a large pot, heat a small amount of vegetable broth over low-medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3–5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  3. Add the bulgur: If using bulgur wheat as a meat substitute, stir it into the onion mixture and cook for a few minutes.
  4. Build the chili: Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes or Ro-Tel, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and salt.
  5. Add the refried beans: Stir in the refried beans. Use a potato masher to break them up and incorporate them into the chili. This helps thicken the broth and gives the chili a hearty texture.
  6. Add the beans: Stir in the drained and rinsed pinto beans, dark kidney beans, and light kidney beans.
  7. Simmer: Bring the chili to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Taste and serve: Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired. Serve warm with your favorite chili toppings.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy this chili topped with your favorite plant-based additions, such as:

  • Diced avocado
  • Fresh tomatoes
  • Green onions
  • Cilantro
  • Pickled red onions
  • Fresh lime juice
  • Whole-grain tortilla chips
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