Meatless Monday Chili- Vegan Chili!

     Fall is here, and it has brought with in some cooler weather. I love the cooler weather and being able to wear cozy sweaters! Fall weather always gets me in the mood for warm, comforting food, like soups, breads, and chili!

     My family has been making chili ever since I can remember, but now that I am vegan, I make the same recipe, just without the meat! Its delicious, filling and super comforting, just like any other chili, but its healthier! If you can have delicious, comforting food and it be healthy, you know you've hit the jack-pot!

This chili is vegan, oil free, and perfect for those Fall and Winter suppers when you need something delicious to warm you up!

     Going meatless isn't just good for your health, but your pocket book as well! Even just going meatless one day a week can make a huge difference on your expenses! Hopefully this recipe will show you that meatless is still amazing and delicious!

Ingredients:

1 small Yellow Onion, diced

1 Bell Pepper, diced

1 tbs Minced Garlic

1 tbs Ground Cumin

1 tbs Chili Seasoning ( store bought or homemade)

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 can Diced Tomatoes

1 can Black Beans

1 can Chili Beans

1 large Carrot ( or small sweet potato)

1 cup Vegetable Broth

Start by chopping and adding the onion, peppers and garlic to a soup pot.

     Cook until vegetables begin to soften just a bit, and then add in the seasonings( Cumin, chili seasoning and salt and pepper).

    Cook the spices for 30 secs before moving on with the next step! This allows the flavors to develop and become extra delicious!
     Then, add in the carrot, tomtatoes, both beans and vegetable broth! Stir to combine and then bring to a simmer.

 

     Simmer for 30 minutes before serving or storing in the fridge for up to 5 days! Chili is also a great thing to put in the freezer for easy meals whenever you don't feel like cooking!

Once it has simmered and cooked down, it will be perfectly delicious and hearty! If you feel it is too thick, you can add in more broth until it suits you!

Slow Cooker Instructions-
Add all the ingredients into a slow cooker or crock pot and cook on medium/high for 45 minutes or 1 hour or on medium/low for 1-2 hours.

     You can eat the chili plain, or add on your choice of toppings! I love avocado and sometimes some raw diced purple onion and some nutritional yeast! Its great with corn bread, homemade bread, or tortilla chips as well!

     There is nothing better than a hot bowl of chili on a chilly Fall or Winter night! I hope you have enjoyed this recipe! Please share it with your friends and family so everyone can have a delicious vegetable chili recipe, whether you are vegan, vegetarian or not!

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