Incredibly Easy Vegetarian Chili
Description
This easy vegetarian chili is made with a colorful combination of carrots, celery, bell peppers, mushrooms, kidney beans, tomatoes, and corn.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 cup chopped onions
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3/4 cup chopped carrots
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup chopped green bell pepper
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1 cup chopped red bell pepper
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3/4 cup chopped celery
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
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1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
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1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
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1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
Directions
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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.
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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.