Entrees

Vegetarian Bean Chili

Makes about 7 cups

Vegetarian Bean Chili

Makes about 7 cups

The smokiness of the chipotle not only adds a lot of flavor (and some heat), but an unexpected richness to the dish, making this a filling, but healthy, chili.

Nutritional information per serving (1 cup):Calories 271 (34% from fat)
carb. 31g
pro. 13g fat 10g
sat. fat 6g
chol. 27mg
sod. 389mg calc. 183mg
fiber 2g

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried beans, soaked overnight, then drained (a mixture of beans works well for this dish – black, kidney, navy, adzuki, garbanzo, etc.)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1½-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 bell pepper (yellow or green preferably, for color), cored, seeded and diced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 chipotle in adobo sauce, puréed with additional 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack, for serving
  • fresh cilantro, for serving

Preparation

  1. Put the olive oil into the cooking pot of the Cuisinart® Multicooker. Select Sauté/Brown. Set the temperature to Low, and press Start.
  2. Once the unit is preheated and the oil is hot, add the ginger, garlic, and onion with a pinch each of the salt and pepper. Cook until softened and the onion is translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper and the spices and cook to meld the flavors, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the drained beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, chipotle and sauce, broth, and remaining salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  3. Secure the lid and select Beans. Set the time for 20 minutes and press Start.
  4. When the tone sounds, allow pressure to release naturally.
  5. Once the pressure is completely released, carefully open the lid.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.