Meatless Tres Bean Chili -- YUM!

Chili is such an easy one-pot meal that you and the family can enjoy during those chilly fall days or frigid winter nights. Here is a simple chili recipe filled with protein from three (tres) different beans, and fresh peppers and tomatoes for some veggie action.  Top your chili with some plain Greek yogurt, or your favorite cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro --mix altogether for a hearty bowl of deliciousness!!

Tres Bean Chili
Makes many servings for your family or
lunch meal preps :)

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 5-6 cups of low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1  1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1  1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2-15 oz. cans of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1-15 oz. can of cannellini (white) beans, drained and rinsed
• 1-15 oz. can of garbanzo (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
• 1-28 oz can of diced tomatoes with juices
•  2 peppers (red and yellow), diced

Optional Toppings: 

• Plain Greek yogurt
• Fresh Cilantro

1.  Heat olive oil in a large pot on medium heat. 

2.  Add in chopped garlic and onion.  Cook until onions are slightly translucent and garlic is fragrant. 

3.  Add in seasonings and stir altogether.  Let it cook for 1-2 more minutes. 

4.  Add in vegetable broth and bring liquid to a boil.  Once broth is boiling, turn it on low-medium heat to simmer for 5 minutes. 

5. Next, add in beans, peppers, and tomatoes with the juices.  Stir altogether and let cook for 10 more minutes, or until chili is warm enough to eat.  

Top with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, and fresh cilantro for a warm tasty meal at home or on-the-go! 

                Always craving good food,
                           Jillian