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Veggie Chili on the Cheap

This thick and hearty veggie chili gets 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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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 bowls

Equipment

Stock pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium onions chopped (or 1 large onion)
  • 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

Instructions
 

  • In a large stockpot, saute onion in cooking spray or water over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Add water and reduce heat to low.
  • Rinse and drain 1 can of beans. Add to pot. Add second can of beans with their liquid.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, garlic powder, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.
  • Turn off heat. Stir in peanut butter. If chili is too thick, add water until desired thickness is reached.
  • Delicious topped with a scoop of brown rice!
Keyword vegan
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