Cook's Hideout: Chickpea & Pinto Bean Chili

April 13, 2009

Chickpea & Pinto Bean Chili

Its still a little chilly in our part of the world and this chili is right for those nights where you just want something to warm you up.

Ingredients:
Chickpeas – 1 cup, cooked
Pinto beans – 1 cup, cooked
Onion – 1 medium, chopped
Celery – 1 stalk, chopped
Green Pepper – 1 medium, chopped
Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
Crushed tomatoes – 1 14 oz. can (I used crushed tomatoes with basil)
Bay leaf - 1
Vegetarian bouillon cube – 1 (optional)(I used 1tbsp vegetarian chicken base)
Chili powder – 1 tbsp
Cumin powder – 1tbsp
Salt & Pepper – to taste
Method:
  • Heat 1tbsp oil in a sauce pan; add onions and garlic and sauté until translucent.
  • Add celery and green peppers; cook until veggies are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the beans, crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, chili powder, cumin powder, bouillon cube (if using), salt and pepper; simmer for about 15-20 minutes on medium-low flame. Adjust seasoning and serve warm.
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10 comments:

  1. Looks too good. perfect for cold weather..

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  2. Warm and comforting.....Looks yum.

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  3. One day is in mid-50's here the next day 70's, the chili bowl is sure warming!

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  4. True! great chili for chilly weather. We had almost 80F and then into 70F and now to upper 60F today, rainy. I made Pav Bhaji for our"chilly" weather! :D

    Beans chilli looks delicious. Happy Vishu/new year! :)

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  5. I have some cooked beans in the freezer, finally bought the dried ones :D Will try the chilli this week, its been really cold weather here too. I can't wait for Summer to arrive, Spring is a lost battle already.

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  6. wow bean chili looks comforting for the climate no signs of summer yet and with the gradual raise in temp I still feel cold this should be soothing though...

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  7. What a delightful combination and easy to make recipe. We love pinto beans at home and this recipe is worth it.

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  8. Thank you for visiting my site. You have a lovely collection of recipes... spent around an hour going through your recipes :)

    love the vegetarian chili... will make this version when I make it next!

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  9. i would love to try this in my slow cooker!

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  10. Vegan chili looks so commforting.

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