Vegetarian Orzo Chili
This Vegetarian Orzo Chili is packed full of nutritious veggies, fiber packed beans and hearty orzo. Perfect for vegan meal prep.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic diced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 bell peppers any color, diced
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 6 oz can tomato paste
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup dry orzo
- 2 cups water
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1-2 tbsp dried oregano
- Tabasco to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
- OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: jalapeños, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, avocado, tortilla chips, corn chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add bell pepper to pan and saute for an additional 7 minutes, or until veggies begin to soften.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.*
- Adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Serve immediately with optional toppings OR allow chili to cool completely before refrigerating.
Notes
*If you have the time, simmer on the stove for as long as possible - the flavors only get better with time.
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