Incredibly Easy Vegetarian Chili

Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This easy vegetarian chili is made with a colorful combination of carrots, celery, bell peppers, mushrooms, kidney beans, tomatoes, and corn.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onions
3/4 cup chopped carrots
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil

Directions

1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and garlic in hot oil until tender. Add bell peppers, celery, and chili powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.
2 Stir in mushrooms and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, and corn. Season with cumin, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.