3 Bell Pepper Chili

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium bell peppers, sliced (any combination of green, red, and yellow)
• 1 (6 ounce) container tomato paste
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups water
• 1 -1 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
• 15 ounces canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 15 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large pot on low-med heat, add onions and cook until soft. add garlic and cook 3-5 more minutes
• 2 add cumin, paprika, and salt. add chopped bell peppers and cook until they begin to soften. add more oil or veggie broth if things begin to stick.
• 3 add veggie broth and tomato paste, increase heat, mix until tomato paste is incorporated.
• 4 add all remaining ingredients, stir, and bring to boil.
• 5 adjust seasonings and cover. reduce heat to simmer and cook 20-30 mins, stirring and adjusting seasons as needed.
• 6 serve with corn chips, mmmm.