Hearty Vegetarian Chili

Try this warming and delicious vegetarian chili. The fresh garlic, chili powder and ground cumin are full of antioxidants to help boost your immune system during the winter months. Add as many vegetables as you want for more nutritional value.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tomatoes, diced, (or one can organic diced tomatoes) 2 tablespoons organic tomato paste 1 carrot, cut into quarter moons or grated

1 zucchini, cut into quarter moons or grated

1 tablespoon basil

1 tablespoon oregano

1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 3 cups cooked or canned red, black or kidney beans 1 cup water 1 teaspoon sea salt

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large heavy pan and sauté onions, herbs, spices, and garlic for 3 minutes.

2. Add tomato paste.

3. Add tomatoes, veggies, herbs, and spices and sauté for 5 minutes.

4. Transfer to crock pot or stock pot.

5. Slowly add beans, water, and salt.

6. Cook on low to medium heat for 20 minutes or slow cook for several hours to meld flavors together.

Note: Be creative! Add as many veggies as you like such as sweet peppers, jalapenos, turnip, parsnips, or dark, leafy greens. Best to sauté first before adding to chili.

Enjoy!!! :)