Food & Cooking Recipes Lunch Recipes Vegetarian Black-Bean Chili 3.8 (452) Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Talk about quick comfort—this half-hour chili satisfies like the best of them, especially when topped with your favorite fixings. Directions In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add zucchini, carrots, chili powder, and cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, corn, and 1 cup water. Simmer until slightly thickened and carrots are soft, 8 to 10 minutes more. Cook's Notes Surefire Chili Toppings: tortilla chips; sour cream; shredded cheese, such as cheddar or pepper Jack; halved cherry tomatoes; thinly sliced scallions; diced avocado