Easy Vegetarian Chili
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- ½ a medium onion diced
- ½ a green pepper diced
- 1 jalapeno diced
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 2 15 oz cans diced tomatoes
- 1 14.5 oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 1 14.5 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- A dash or two of cayenne pepper optional
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium heat, warm up the oil. When hot, add the onion and green pepper, and saute until they soften and the onion become translucent, about 6 minutes.
- Add in the jalapeno and garlic, and stir for one minute more.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients.
- Bring the chili to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer gently on low heat for 30 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro.
