Feeling Chilly, how bout some chili

It's been pretty cold here in Walnut Creek, though no where near Pittsburgh cold. But the cold weather makes me long for soup and comfort food. Tonight I decided to cook an old favorite, Chili. I found a vegetarian recipe for chili online and decided to give it a go. I have never tried vegetarian chili so this was quite an experimental dinner.

The supplies and iPad with the recipe

Sautéing my peppers and chilies 

Final Product!!!

The end result was absolutely delicious. I ended up pairing the chili with some slices of cornbread and topping off with some shredded cheese, sour cream, and sliced avocados. I can definitely add this recipe to the rest of my arsenal of good eats. If you are interested in trying the recipe I have provided it below.

The Best Vegetarian Chili in the World

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 medium onion, chopped

2 bay leaves

1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 tablespoons dried oregano

1 tablespoon salt

2 stalks celery, chopped

2 green bell peppers, chopped

2 jalapeno peppers, chopped

3 cloves garlic, chopped

2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained

2 (12 ounce) packagesvegetarian burger crumbles

3 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed

1/4 cup chili powder

1 tablespoon ground black pepper

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and season with bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and salt. Cook and stir until onion is tender, then mix in the celery, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, and green chile peppers. When vegetables are heated through, mix in the vegetarian burger crumbles. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 5 minutes.
2. Mix the tomatoes into the pot. Season chili with chili powder and pepper. Stir in the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and black beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes. Stir in the corn, and continue cooking 5 minutes before serving.

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