Simple and Delicious Low Fat Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-2 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup vegetable broth or tomato juice
• 1 (28 ounce) can black beans
• 1 fresh ear corn, kernels removed (can substitute canned corn)
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large stock pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat.

2. 2

   Add onions, peppers, carrots and garlic and cook until tender-about 5 minutes, stirring often.

3. 3

   Add chili powder and cumin (and cayenne pepper if using).

4. 4

   Stir to coat veggies, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, until the smell of the spices intensifies.

5. 5

   Add diced tomatoes, broth of your choice, black beans, and corn to stock pot with the veggies.

6. 6

   Stir well, and bring liquid to a boil.

7. 7

   Reduce heat and simmer 10-20 minutes or until carrots are tender and flavors are well combined.

8. 8

   More vegetabe broth or tomato juice can be added if chili becomes too thick.

9. 9

   Add salt and pepper to taste.

10. 10

    Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh cilantro if using.

11. 11

    Serve over your favorite rice.

12. 12

    I like brown.