Incredibly Easy Vegetarian Chili

This easy vegetarian chili is made with a colorful combination of carrots, celery, bell peppers, mushrooms, kidney beans, tomatoes, and corn.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 155 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and garlic in hot oil until tender. Add bell peppers, celery, and chili powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.

Step 2

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