Uncle Paul’s “Raw” Californian Vegan Chili
![Uncle Paul’s “Raw” Californian Vegan Chili](https://i0.wp.com/drivinginertia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/036-Small1.jpg?fit=722%2C480&ssl=1)
We wanted a hearty meal, but we didn’t want to light the stove. Remembering a good white bean-based salad we once had (with parsley and red onion), we concocted this:
- 1 can mixed beans, rinsed (our can had black, kidney, and pinto)
- ½ diced onion (we used a white one)
- ½ can diced tomatoes, drained (you could use fresh ones, just get rid of the extra water)
- 1 handful chopped cilantro
- spash of vinegar (we used white, but I bet red wine vinegar would be good)
- salt and pepper to taste
Mix everything together. No Coleman stove needed. Just let it sit a bit so all the flavors get friendly. It’s good straight-up or on tortilla chips.
Note: It’s not really raw, the canned beans are technically cooked, just not by you. And it’s probably vegan. At the very least, it’s vegetarian. Don’t add any pearls or honey!
![When we're using multiple photographers, I sometimes look at the wrong camera. When we're using multiple photographers, I sometimes look at the wrong camera.](https://i0.wp.com/drivinginertia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/032-Small.jpg?resize=620%2C412&ssl=1)
![Go as heavy on the cilantro as you want. Go as heavy on the cilantro as you want.](https://i0.wp.com/drivinginertia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/033-Small.jpg?resize=620%2C412&ssl=1)
![Final product. It's yummy. Final product. It's yummy.](https://i0.wp.com/drivinginertia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/036-Small1.jpg?resize=620%2C412&ssl=1)