Smoked chipotle chilies, which come canned in adobo sauce, give this hearty chili an key ingredient for vegetarian chili, and bulgur provides a meat-like texture and a thick consistency. The combination of spices makes this dish taste even better the next day. Recipe may be frozen and halved.
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
5 cloves peeled fresh garlic, minced
2 Chipotle Chiles in Adobo, minced (found in the International aisle)
1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1/2 cup raw bulgur
2 (15-oz.) cans chickpeas, drained
1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained
1 (15-oz.) can kidney beans, drained
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 cup low-fat sour cream (optional garnish)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional garnish)