6. Mushroom Chili

An easy, no-meat chili recipe that is perfect for vegetarians.

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 3/4 cup carrots, chopped
• 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can chopped whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 (11 ounce) can whole corn kernel with liquid
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin

Directions:

In a pan, heat oil over med high heat.

Add garlic, onions, and carrots until tender, but not mushy.

Add red and green bell peppers, celery and chili powder, stir and cook until half cooked.

Add mushrooms and cook until half cooked. Stir in corn kernels, tomatoes, and kidney beans.

Season the vegetable mixture with oregano, basil and cumin.

Bring mixture to a boil, cover; simmer in low heat for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Serve.