Hearty Three-Bean Chili with Smoked Paprika

Name: Hearty Three-Bean Chili with Smoked Paprika
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 large, diced yellow onion; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1 medium, diced carrot; 1 stalk, diced celery; 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed kidney beans; 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans; 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed cannellini beans; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

A comforting, slow-simmered chili packed with three varieties of beans and a hint of smokiness, perfect for chilly evenings.

Cuisine: American

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 45 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 large, diced yellow onion
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 medium, diced carrot
1 stalk, diced celery
1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed kidney beans
1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed cannellini beans
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cumin

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are softened and onion is translucent.
Step 2: Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until it darkens slightly. Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt, and black pepper; bring to a simmer.
Step 3: Add kidney beans, black beans, and cannellini beans; stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Stir in tomato paste and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro.