Vegetarian Chili

Vegetarian Chili Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional for heat)
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 lime, juiced
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, carrots, celery, and jalapeño (if using). Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, vegetable broth, and tomato paste.
• Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the frozen corn and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
• Stir in the lime juice and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
• Serve the chili hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Shopping List

Fresh Produce:

• 1 large onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 green bell pepper
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 jalapeño (optional)
• 1 lime
• Fresh cilantro

Canned Goods:

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans
• 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 1 cup vegetable broth (or 1 can/carton)

Spices and Condiments:

• Olive oil
• Chili powder
• Ground cumin
• Paprika
• Dried oregano
• Ground coriander
• Cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt
• Pepper

Frozen:

• 1 cup frozen corn kernels

Additional Items (optional):

• Sour cream or Greek yogurt (for topping)
• Shredded cheese (for topping)
• Avocado (for topping)
• Tortilla chips or bread (for serving)