3 Bell Pepper Chili

Ingredients

• 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium bell peppers, sliced (any combination of green, red, and yellow)
• 1 (6 ounce) container tomato paste
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups water
• 1-1 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
• 15 ounces canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 15 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large pot on low-med heat, add onions and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook 3-5 more minutes

2. 2

   Add cumin, paprika, and salt. Add chopped bell peppers and cook until they begin to soften. Add more oil or veggie broth if things begin to stick.

3. 3

   Add veggie broth and tomato paste, increase heat, mix until tomato paste is incorporated.

4. 4

   Add all remaining ingredients, stir, and bring to boil.

5. 5

   Adjust seasonings and cover. Reduce heat to simmer and cook 20-30 mins, stirring and adjusting seasons as needed.

6. 6

   Serve with corn chips, mmmm.