Vegetarian Chili Crockpot Recipe (repost)
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My family loves this delicious vegetarian chili recipe! It's packed with beans and lentils for some healthy protein. For those that are not a huge fan of veggies, I lightly saut � them before adding them to the chili. This makes them a bit softer in texture and diminished in size - blending in perfectly with the chili. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for those busy days when you need a meal that can be prepared ahead of time. Ingredients: (makes about 6-7 servings) - 1 small onion, finely chopped - 3 celery stalks, finely chopped - 3 large garlic cloves, chopped - 1 red bell pepper, diced - 2 15oz cans kidney beans - 2 15oz cans Cannellini (white) beans - 1 15oz can black beans - 2 15oz cans diced tomatoes - 1 15oz can tomato sauce - 1/4 cup red wine - 1 cup vegetable broth (or more depending on how thick you like it) - 2 Tbsp chili powder (or more