Vegetarian chili with pinto beansPhoto byGin Lee

Vegetarian chili with pinto beans

For those who opt for a meatless chili option, here is a flavorful and satisfying recipe to try, featuring hearty pinto beans. This chili tastes so yummy, I hope you'll give it a try!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of dried pinto beans
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 1 can of tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons of chili powder
• 1 tablespoon of cumin
• Seasoning salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Rinse the pinto beans and soak them in water overnight. Drain the beans and rinse them again before using.

In a skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until they are soft.

In a large crockpot, add the soaked pinto beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, seasoning salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

Stir everything together well. Cover and allow the crockpot to cook the chili on medium for 8 to 9 hours, stirring occasionally.

Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Serve hot with your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, corn chips, corn bread, or avocado. Enjoy!