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Pantry Meals: Vegetarian Chili

Pantry meals are meals that can be put together using only nonperishable food items. Having a few of these meals on hand means you will always have an easy homemade meal ready to be prepared, without having to go to the grocery store or buy take-out. More importantly, stocking up on food can help you to be prepared for an emergency when you cannot make it to the store. To learn more about pantry cooking as a method of long-term food storage, click here.

The recipe below is for vegetarian chili. Modify it to your family’s personal tastes before you stock up on the ingredients for your long-term storage. This is a super-easy meal for any night of the week. And, it’s tasty enough to eat even when there is no emergency. To make it a complete meal, serve with cornbread or whole wheat bread or rolls.

Vegetarian Chili

The recipe:

1 (15 oz) can vegetable or beef broth (use less if you like your chili thicker)

2 (14.5 oz) cans stewed tomatoes, with juice

1 (14.5 oz) can corn, drained

2-3 tablespoons crushed pineapple, if desired

1 tablespoon chili powder

3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 (14.5 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained

Mix all ingredients except beans in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Heat until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes to one hour. Add beans. Heat until boiling, then reduce heat and simmer until beans are heated through, about 10 minutes.

Notes:

* The ingredients listed are only suggestions, as you can use various types of beans, canned tomatoes, and canned vegetables. Also, if you would like, you may choose to use dry beans instead of canned.

* I sometimes add boiled wheat berries to my chili to boost its nutritional value.

* To make this recipe spicier add more chili powder, some cayenne pepper, or canned jalapenos.

Other pantry cooking recipes:

Pantry Meals: Lemon Chicken with Capers

Pantry Meals: Easy Fried Burritos

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