Three-Bean Chili With Spring Pesto

Serves 4|
Hands-On Time:
15m
|
Total Time:
25m
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, including liquid
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 15.5-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 15.5-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts, chopped
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- crusty bread (optional)
Directions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and carrots and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes and their liquid, 2 cups water, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil.
- Add the chickpeas and cannellini and kidney beans and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Combine the garlic, pine nuts, parsley, remaining ¼ cup oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
- Divide the chili among individual bowls and top with the pesto. Serve with the bread, if desired.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 408Calories From Fat 49%
- Fat 22g
- Sat Fat 3g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 1384mg
- Carbohydrate 43g
- Fiber 11g
- Protein 11g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.
Quick Tip

The chili and pesto can be prepared and refrigerated, separately, for up to 3 days.
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