Chili

There is nothing like a bowl of hot soup or chili on a cold night... The recipe below is very easy to follow and requires minimum preparation. Anyone can make it!!! Go ahead and indulge yourself with this delicious bowl-full of healthy nutrients and amazing taste. Your body and your taste buds will be grateful.

Chunky Chili
Ingredients
● 2 tablespoons olive oil
● 2 cups chopped onion (1 large or 2 smaller onions)
● ½ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
● ½ cup chopped green or red pepper
● 3 minced garlic cloves
● 1 teaspoon brown sugar
● 1 ½-2 tablespoons chili powder
● 1 teaspoon ground cumin
● 1 teaspoon dried oregano
● 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
● ½ teaspoon black pepper
● 1 chopped zucchini or yellow squash (optional)
● 2 (16 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes, un-drained
● 1 (14-15oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
● 1 (14-15oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
● 1 (14-15oz.) can pinto or great northern beans, rinsed and drained
● 2-3 cups of water

Preparation
● Heat the oil over medium-high heat.
● Add onion, bell pepper, zucchini and garlic.
● Sauté 3-5 minutes.
● Add sugar, salt and remaining spices.
● Add drained beans and un-drained tomatoes and water (feel free to add more water).
● Bring to boil.
● Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20-30 minutes.
● Garnish with cilantro or chopped green onion.
● Add a spoonful of Toffuti vegan sour cream, if desired.

EAT HEALTHY!!! BE HAPPY!!!