Veggie Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the bell peppers, zucchini and carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add the beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper and stir to combine.
5. Bring to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Veggie chili is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
• This chili is a great source of fiber and protein.
• You can customize the chili to your liking by adding more spices or different vegetables.
• This chili will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.