| | | Vegan Smoky Bean Chili | There's nothing like a big bowl of vegan chili on a cold winter night. One of our favorite recipes is from Dreena Burton's Plant-Powered Families. This one-pot meal can easily be customized with other beans and spices. We love the smoked paprika, dry mustard, and cinnamon in Dreena's version, and we have a feeling we'll be eating it all winter long. | | Serves 5–6 | What You Need: 1 to 2 tablespoons plus 3/4 to 1 cup water, divided 1-1/2 to 2 cups diced onion 3/4 cup diced green bell pepper 3/4 cup diced red bell pepper 1/3 to 3/4 cup diced celery 1/2 cup diced carrot 1-1/4 teaspoons salt 4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons mild chili powder 1-1/2 teaspoons oregano 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 to 2 pinches cinnamon Dash of crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce to taste Black pepper to taste 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 (14-ounce) can garbanzo beans 1 (14-ounce) can kidney beans 3/4 cup red lentils, rinsed 2 bay leaves 2 teaspoons blackstrap molasses 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice Lime wedges for serving | | What You Do: 1. In large pot over medium heat, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water, onion, green and red bell pepper, celery, carrot, and salt. Stir, cover, and let cook for a few minutes.
2. Add garlic, chili powder, oregano, dry mustard, smoked paprika, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Stir through and cover again, cooking for another 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat if vegetables are sticking to bottom of pot.
3. Add tomatoes, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, remaining 3/4 to 1 cup water, lentils, bay leaves, and molasses and stir to combine. Increase heat to bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, until lentils are softened. Stir in lime juice and serve portions with lime wedges. | | More Food from VegNews! >> 2015 Cookie Contest Winners >> Top 15 Recipes of 2015 >> Ultimate Guide to Vegan Chocolate >> Indian Style Cauliflower >> Vegan Brunch Benedict >> Ultra Mushroom Pâté >> The Best Green Smoothie Ever >> Vegan Baking Substitution Guide >> Mint Chip Ice Cream >> Savory Vegan Meatballs | | | | | | |