Name: Homemade 3 Bean Vegetarian Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry borlotti beans; 1/2 cup dry black beans; 1/2 cup Italian white beans; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion ((chopped)); 1 carrot ((chopped)); 1-2 cloves garlic ((chopped)); 1 bell pepper ((chopped)); 1 celery stalk ((chopped)); 1 can Pelati Tomatoes ((chopped)); 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt ((or to taste)); hot pepper flakes ((to taste)); 2 cans water ((or vegetable broth))

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Homemade 3 Bean Vegetarian Chili, made with Black Beans, Borlotti Beans and white beans, add some carrots, celery and a few spices and you won’t even miss the meat. The perfect meatless meal.

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Vegetarian Chili Recipe

Italians are big bean eaters, but to tell the truth my husband always likes some sort of meat in his stew or soup. Whether it’s pancetta or sausage or cubed beef it doesn’t matter.

So when I decided to make a Vegetarian Chili, which I have to say my youngest daughter was thrilled about. Sometimes she’s a vegetarian sometimes she isn’t!

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But no worries, this Chili Recipe went over really well. I made it nice and spicy just how we like it and I served it with some crusty Italian bread.

A tossed green salad and the Italian survived without any meat! In fact he loved it.

How to make the Best Homemade Vegetarian Chili

Use dried beans
soak beans for at least 8 hours or better over night
Cook slowly on low heat, with chopped carrots, celery and spices

When you are looking for a meatless Comfort Food Dish, try this. Buon Appetito!