Red Bean Chili

This deliciously seasoned red bean chili is a good chili recipe to serve for any occasion. You can cook this spicy chili recipe as shown below - vegetarian style - or add ground beef or shredded cooked chicken or andouille sausage to make an even heartier dinner.

Easy Family Recipes with Chili & Red Beans

Ingredients

1 T Olive Oil

1 cup onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup green onions, white & green part

1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped

2 T parsley, chopped

1-1/2 T Chili Powder

1 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp plus 1/8 tsp dried thymes leaves

1/8 tsp dried basil leaves

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp vinegar

1/8 tsp cayenne

2 can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, 14.5 ounces

3 cups vegetable broth

Directions

1. Heat oil in dutch oven, over medium heat. Add onions and green pepper and saute until translucent. Add garlic, parsley and green onions and cook an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Add chili powder, cumin, thyme, salt, cayenne and basil and stir for an additional minute.

3. Set aside 2/3 cup of the kidney beans. Puree these beans with 3 T water. I like to use a hand blender like shown below.

4. Add the pureed beans, whole beans, vinegar and broth to the dutch oven. Bring to a boil.

5. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes.

6. Uncover and cook for an additional 20 minutes to thicken slightly. Let stand for 10 minutes and serve.

Have It Your Way, Every Way

2. Top with finely chopped red onions, sour cream and/or crackers.

3. Add shredded cooked chicken for a non-vegetarian version

4. Make with half black beans and half kidney beans.

5. Double the recipe and freeze the remaining in lunch or dinner size portions. It makes one of those easy family recipes that you love when you are busy.

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