The best way to melt all this snow is by making a warm bowl of hearty healthy chili!
Vegetarian Chili
Ingredients
- 7 Garlic Gloves minced
- 1 large Onion chopped
- 1 Jalapeno chopped
- 1 Bell Pepper chopped
- 1 Zucchini chopped
- 1 Yellow Squash chopped
- 2-15 oz can of Kidney Beans drained and rinsed
- 2-15 oz can of Chick Peas drained and rinsed
- 1-28 oz can of Crushed Tomatos
- 6 oz Tomato Paste
- 1/2 pack of Soy Chorizo or a veggie sausage crumble this step optional
- 2 tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 tbsp Oregano
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- The best way to execute this recipe is by prepping everything. So have everything chopped up and measured out.
- In a large pot add your olive oil over medium heat. Add your onion, jalapeño and garlic. Cook 3-5 minutes.
- Add your bell pepper, cook 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle in all your seasonings and S+P, stir in well.
- Add your zucchini and squash. Stir and cook 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in your tomato paste, cook 2-3 minutes.
- Add in your beans and crushed tomatoes. Stir well. Take your crushed tomato can and fill it up with water and pour in the mixture. Mix well.
- Add in soy chorizo and mix well.
- Turn up your heat to bring it to a simmer. Cover and turn heat to low, simmer for 1 hour.
- Serve with cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Or with some Frito Lays. Enjoy!