Insanely Easy Vegetarian Chili

This chili is SO easy to make. You can pretty much throw whatever you have into the pot and it’ll be great. (I added some leftover salsa once.) It’s very colorful, not to mention delicious.

Step: 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onions, carrots, and garlic until tender. Stir in green pepper, red pepper, celery, and chili powder. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.

Step: 2

Stir in mushrooms, and cook 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, and corn. Season with cumin, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Per Serving: 155 calories; protein 6.8g; carbohydrates 29g; fat 3g; sodium 423.3mg.

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