Veggie Chili on the Cheap
 
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This thick and hearty veggie chili get creaminess from peanut butter and plant-strong protein from beans to power you through your day. Only $0.52 a bowl!
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Recipe type: Entrees
Serves: 6 bowls (8 cups)
Ingredients
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2¼ c water
  • 2 cans of beans (your choice; I like pinto, kidney, and/or great northern beans)
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes (15 oz)
  • 1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
  • 3 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar (packed) or white sugar
  • 2 Tbsp peanut butter
Directions
  1. In a large stockpot, saute onion in cooking spray or water over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  2. Add water and reduce heat to low.
  3. Rinse and drain 1 can of beans. Add to pot. Add second can of beans with their liquid.
  4. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, garlic powder, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.
  6. Turn off heat. Stir in peanut butter. If chili is too thick, add water until desired thickness is reached.
  7. Delicious topped with a scoop of cooked brown rice!
Recipe by Veggie Quest at https://www.veggie-quest.com/2017/11/veggie-chili-on-the-cheap-just-0-52/