Anisa's Vegetarian Chili

配料

Ingredients

Chili Base

• ½ tablespoon olive oil

• 6 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 yellow onion, chopped

• 1 large carrot, diced

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 (4 oz) can mild green chiles

• 1 large Yukon gold potato, cubed (½-inch pieces)

Spices

• Chili flakes (1–1½ teaspoons, to taste)

• 1 tablespoon cumin

• 1 teaspoon curry powder

• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• ½–1 teaspoon chipotle powder (or 1 chopped chipotle in adobo for deeper smoke)

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

Liquids & Beans

• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

• 5 cups vegetable stock (reduced from 6)

• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 (15 oz) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 (15 oz) can corn, rinsed and drained

Optional Toppings (Highly Recommended)

• Sharp cheddar or smoked gouda

• Avocado

• Cilantro

• Lime wedges

• Sour cream or Greek yogurt

步骤

Vegetarian Chili

Makes ~6–8 hearty servings

Total cook time: 1 hour

Instructions

1. Build the base:

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, carrot, bell pepper, Yukon potato, and green chiles. Sauté 6–8 minutes until softened and lightly golden (this caramelization = flavor).

2. Bloom the smoke:

Add chili flakes, cumin, curry powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper. Stir 30–45 seconds until deeply fragrant.

3. Thicken naturally:

Stir in crushed tomatoes and 4 cups of the vegetable stock. Add beans and corn.

4. Simmer & reduce:

Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered 40–50 minutes, stirring occasionally. The potatoes will break down slightly and thicken the chili naturally.

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