# Vegetarian chili (from NYT Cooking)

Video: [30-Minute Vegetarian Chili | Melissa Clark | NYT Cooking](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM7a91gyEXY) by [NYT Cooking](https://www.youtube.com/@NYTCooking).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$2.50 per serving, ~$7.51 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$15.50* per serving (86%) vs ordering out (~$18.00*). * Estimate: 9 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 red onion
- 1 lime
- to taste salt
- to taste sugar
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- some olive oil _(amount estimated)_
- some oregano _(amount estimated)_
- some chile powder _(amount estimated)_
- 1 can red kidney beans
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- some lime juice
- some sour cream _(amount estimated)_
- some pickling liquid _(amount estimated)_
- some cilantro _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [0:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM7a91gyEXY&t=31s) Slice a red onion, squeeze lime juice over it, add salt and sugar, and set aside to pickle.
2. [1:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM7a91gyEXY&t=93s) Peel and chop an onion and mince garlic cloves.
3. [2:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM7a91gyEXY&t=144s) Heat a skillet on the stove and add olive oil.
4. [2:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM7a91gyEXY&t=145s) Add chopped onions to the skillet and sauté until soft and lightly golden.
5. [2:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM7a91gyEXY&t=163s) Stir in minced garlic, dried oregano, chile powder, and salt.
6. [3:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM7a91gyEXY&t=204s) Rinse and drain canned kidney beans and black beans.
7. [3:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM7a91gyEXY&t=208s) Add the drained beans and a can of diced tomatoes to the skillet and stir.
8. [3:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM7a91gyEXY&t=215s) Simmer the chili until it thickens and reduces.
9. [3:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM7a91gyEXY&t=219s) Stir in additional salt and lime juice.
10. [3:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM7a91gyEXY&t=228s) Spoon the chili into serving bowls.
11. [4:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM7a91gyEXY&t=259s) Top with sour cream, pickled red onions, pickling liquid, and fresh cilantro, and serve with a lime wedge.

## Equipment

- cutting board
- knife
- bowl
- can opener
- strainer
- skillet
- wooden spoon

## What the video didn't say

- exact ingredient amounts for oil, spices, salt, sugar, and garnishes
- cooking times and heat levels for simmering
- serving size and total duration not specified

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