Vegitarian Chili

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Summer Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients Serves 6 servings Change ♥ Save @ Email Print 2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup red onion (chopped) 5 cloves crushed garlic (minced) 2 tbsps chili powder (taste) 2 tsps ground cumin 2 cups fresh tomatoes (juicy chopped) 15 ozs black beans (drained) 1 cup water (red wine) 1 cup bell pepper (chopped, color) 1 cup zucchini (chopped) 1 cup corn kernels 1 cup portobello mushrooms (chopped white) 1 cup fresh cilantro (chopped, packed) 18 tsp cayenne pepper (taste) salt black pepper 1 Heat oil in medium pot. Add onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Saute over medium heat until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients (except garnishes) and stir. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Add more liquid if needed. 2 Serve alone or over rice (preferably brown). Garnish if desired with any of the following:  guacamole or sliced avacado, fresh cilantro, and sliced black olives! I love this - so good!  ( I don't do the mushrooms cuz I hate them, and its great!)