Easy Vegan Chili

Ingredients

• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, finely diced
• 2 tbsp oil (olive oil or vegetable oil; can even use water in place of oil)
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp red pepper (chili )flakes
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 30 ounces canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces canned white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth, or water
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Saute: In a large pot, saute the onion and garlic with the oil until softened, for approximately 3—5 minutes. If you are avoiding oil, you can soften the onion and garlic by "sautéing" them in water.

2. 2

   Cook: Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot and cook over medium heat, uncovered, stirring occasionally for approximately 45 minutes. You may need to add more vegetable broth or water if the chili becomes too dry.

3. 3

   Serve over cooked rice or quinoa.

4. 4

   Enjoy!