Vegetarian Chili
This is the Abbiate's favorite chili of all time. It is hearty, healthy, and delicious vegetarian chili packed with good-for-you ingredients like vegetables, beans, and the perfect seasoning mix. Make this chili once and repurpose it for healthy meals all week long for those busy weeks.
Ingredients
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ medium onion, chopped
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2 bay leaves
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1 tsp gr. cumin
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1 tbsp dried oregano
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1 tbsp salt
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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2 bell peppers, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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2 (4 oz) cans green chile peppers, drained
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1 can whole tomatoes, chopped
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½ cup chili powder
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1 tbsp black pepper
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½ cup - 1 cup broth
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1 can each:
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Pinto, kidney, black, and white beans
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Corn
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Tomato sauce
Preparation
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Heat oil. Saute onion and garlic.
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Add bell pepper, celery, and bay leaves, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, green peppers, tomatoes and tomato sauce.
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Add beans, then chili powder to taste. Add broth as needed. Thicken with cornstarch if needed.
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Simmer on low heat for 30 min. Add corn for last 5 min.