Moms Vegetarian Chili Food

THE BEST VEGETARIAN CHILI EVER

Steps:

• Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in garlic, onion, diced carrot, red bell pepper, cubed sweet potatoes and green chiles; saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Next add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper; stir for about 30 seconds.
• Finally add in crushed tomatoes, broth/water, black beans, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary.
• Garnish with anything you'd like. Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each.

VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, red onion, poblano, bell pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until just starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and a few grinds of pepper.
• Add the lager and simmer until mostly reduced, about 1 minute. Add 2 1/2 cups water and the tomatoes. Stir in the black beans and pink beans. Bring to a simmer and cook, adjusting the heat as needed and stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Stir in the cilantro.

MOM'S FANTASTIC VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large stock pot sautee the first section of ingredients under "sautee" until the onions are translucent and the garlic has released it's potent smell mix well on a low flame. Just make sure these two ingredients have not burned.
• Next add the remining ingredietns and simmer until carrots are soft but not mushy and bean mixture is hot. At this time you may also add 1 (12 oz frozen package) of Morningstar Grillers Burger Style Recipe Crumbles, (Vegetarian tofu version of "ground beef".).
• Serve hot, top with sour cream & cheese if you desire. (or soy cheese.).