Cozy up to a bowl of this hearty and chunky Loaded Vegetarian (& Vegan) Black Bean Chili on a chilly night. Its super easy to cook, packed with veggies and full of flavor!
Ingredients
½tspOil
⅓mediumOnion, Chopped, 35g
1½tspGarlic, Minced
1cupMushrooms, Sliced, 70g
1cupCelery, Diced, 101g, 1½ large stalks
½cupCarrots, Chopped, 64g, 1 medium
½cupRed Bell Pepper, Chopped, 75g, ⅔ medium
2tspChili Powder
1tspCumin
¾tspPaprika
½tspOregano
¼tspCayenne Pepper
¼tspSalt
1cupCanned Crushed Tomatoes
½cupLow Sodium Vegetable Broth
1cupBlack Beans, Canned (260g) or Cooked from dry (74g)
½tspLemon Juice
1TbspCilantro (1g)
Instructions
Pour oil over medium heated pot and fry onions, garlic and vegetables until onions are translucent and vegetables are tender.
Add spices and salt, mix, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add in tomato and broth, bring to a low boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Add beans and simmer another 10 minutes.
Stir in lemon juice and cilantro and turn off heat.
Top with your favorites and serve hot!
Recommendations: sour cream, corn, avocado, jalapeño, more cilantro!