Suggested Recipes Kidney Bean Recipe

Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili

ingredients

2 red bell peppers
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp crushed red pepper
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups cubed peeled butternut (about 1/2 inch cubes)
1 - 28 oz can tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 - 15 oz can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 - 15 oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 - 15 oz can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

Directions

Preheat broiler. Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 15 minutes or until blackened. Place pepper halves in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel and chop peppers. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion; cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cumin and next 4 ingredients (through garlic); cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add bell peppers, broth, squash, and tomatoes; bring to a simmer. Cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans; simmer 25 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with green onions.