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vegetarian chili

a wonderful and hearty chili to warm your belly and feed the whole family

If there is anything my family loved to make when I was growing up, it was a good chili. My appreciation for a good chili has followed me throughout the years, and I have always loved making my own. As I began getting more and more into vegetarian dishes, I decided to adapt my chili to the same framework, and we came up with a delicious vegetarian chili. Hope you like it, too!

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn (fresh)
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional herbs: Chopped cilantro, parsley, or thyme, to taste

cooking instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add in your diced onion and saute' it for 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in your minced garlic and diced bell pepper, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
4. Add your diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and corn to your pot. Stir well to combine.
5. Now, add in your vegetable broth and chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Make sure you stir well to incorporate all of the ingredients.
6. Bring your chili to a boil, and then reduce the heat down to low. Cover it, and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring it occasionally. This will help your flavors meld together well.
7. After simmering, you can taste your chili and adjust seasoning if you need to. For example, you can add more chili powder or salt or pepper to your preference.
8. Finally, add in any optional herbs if you'd like, such as the chopped cilantro, parsley, or thyme.
9. Ladle your chili into bowls and serve warm.

This is a delicious and hearty chili that will keep you warm in a cool day and fill your belly up. I don't look any further than this recipe when I want something delicious, vegetarian, and if you make enough, it'll feed the whole family, as well as provide something for dinner or lunch for the next few days! We hope you enjoy this tasty recipe for vegetarian chili.