Three Bean Vegetarian Chili Mix for a Savory Gift from Your Kitchen

I love getting and giving gifts from my kitchen. It makes me feel so valued when someone takes the time to make something and then give it to me.

I especially like savory things that give me a quick meal to throw together - so I can get back to the frantic pace of shopping, mailing, decorating . . . etc., etc., etc. . .

Trust Me: your friends and family will thank you for this if it winds up on their doorstep.

This is a super easy vegetarian chili to stir together and then simmer, or just stir together in the slow cooker. Try it for a fabulous Meatless Monday. Turn on and the just sit back and wait for the house to smell amazing.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

-- posted by Donna

THREE BEAN CHILI MIX

2 pounds dried black beans
2 pounds dried pinto beans
2 pounds dried Great Northern beans
¾ cup dried minced onion
¾ cup dried minced tomatoes
¼ cup chili powder
½ cup dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons dried oregano leaves
2 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder

Stir together all beans, minced onion and minced tomatoes. Mix together remaining ingredients and divide evenly into 8 small zip top bags. Scoop up 2 cups of bean mixture into each of 8 gift bags or jars. Place on bag of spice mixture into each jar. Each batch will make 6 to 8 servings of chili.

TO MAKE CHILI:

Combine 2 cups of mix with 8 cups of water in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil and simmer 3 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand for one hour.

Add to pot 2 cans (14 ounces each) diced tomatoes with juices; 2 cans (14 ounces each) vegetable broth; one can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; one tablespoon vinegar; one bag of spice mixture.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a low simmer. Cover and simmer about 2 hours, or until beans are tender. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

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