[RECIPE] FatFree Vegan Kitchen: Burritos with Spanish Rice and Black Beans

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Don't these look absolutely delicious?? They also seem relatively easy to make, which is always good too.

Ingredients
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green or yellow pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
1/2 – 1 jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded and finely diced (add more or less to taste)
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups cooked brown rice
1 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned fire-roasted, liquid reserved)
1 1/2 cup black beans (or 1 15-ounce can), rinsed well
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder (or other pure, mild chili powder)
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (or more, to taste)
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste


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Vegetarian Chili Recipe

So it turns out that I have a knack for making vegetarian chili! Maybe it's really a knack for adding some extra seasoning to a recipe I found, but either way, it's delicious. It's perfect for a cold day or whenever you're just in the mood to eat something tasty and warm.

I got this recipe from Homestyle Vegetarian, but adapted it so that it's easier to prepare. I know that it's not the best idea to work away from recipes, but feel free to adjust the seasonings based on your personal taste preference. This chili is a bit on the sweeter side, so if you want it to be spicier, add more cumin or chili powder. Personally, I use 3 tbsp cumin, 1.5 tsp cinnamon, 1.5 tsp chili powder, and half a can of the tiny tomato paste. 

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons oil

1 large onion, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons cumin

1 tablespoon coriander

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 can of chopped tomatoes

13 oz vegetable broth

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 can chickpeas, drained 

1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 tablespoon sugar

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a saucepan and cook onion in medium low heat for 5 minutes. Reduce heat and add the garlic and spices and stir for one minute.

2. Add tomatoes, broth, chickpeas, kidney beans, and black beans. Stir. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Add tomato paste, sugar, pepper, and salt to taste. Simmer 5 more minutes.

Enjoy!