Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 1 large bell pepper, chopped

• 2 medium carrots, chopped

• ¼ tsp salt

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp chili powder

• 2 tsp ground cumin

• 1.5 tsp smoked paprika (omit if you don’t have) 

• 1 tsp dried oregano 

• 1 large can (28 oz) or 2 small cans (15 oz) diced tomatoes, with their juices

• 2 cans white chili beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

• 2 cups vegetable broth

• 1 bay leaf

Directions

1. Heat olive oil until shimmering

2. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, carrot, and salt. Stir to combine and cook for about 7 to 10 mins

3. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and oregano. Cook for about 1 min

4. Add diced tomatoes with their juices, beans, vegetable broth and bay leaf. Stir to combine and let it come to a simmer for 30 mins

5. Use a potato masher to thicken up the chili 

6. Serve with nutritional yeast, avocado, bread or by itself.