One-Pot Easy Vegetarian Chili
Ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 large carrot diced
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 cup mushrooms chopped
- 1 large sweet potato cubed
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 3/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 can 4oz green chilies or 1 Jalapeno chopped
Instructions
- . Place oil in a large pot and place over medium heat. Sauté onion and mushrooms for 5 minutes. Add in garlic, carrot, zucchini, sweet potatoes; sauté for another 5-7 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan by adding broth and scraping the browned bits. Next add in taco seasoning, chili powder, oregano, paprika, stir for about 30 seconds.
- Add in crushed tomatoes, broth, black beans, kidney beans, corn and green chilies. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
- (Optional) Use an immersion blender to puree some of the chili to enhance the flavor and texture. Alternatively, remove 2 cups chili to a food processor or blender; purée until smooth.
- Add pureed chili back into the large pot and heat it up. Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each (without toppings).