Vegetarian Chili from “The Supernatural Kids”
- Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2tablespoons olive oil
- 2tablespoons butter
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 medium size carrots, diced
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1cup tomato sauce
- 1teaspoon ground cumin
- 1teaspoon dried oregano
- 1tablespoon chili powder
- 1tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1tablespoon Tamari soy sauce
- 1cup corn kernels (fresh, canned or frozen)
- 1cup cooked kidney beans
- 1cup cooked black beans
- 1cup cooked pinto beans
- 1/4cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Toppings:
- Sliced green onions, sour cream and/or grated Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Begin by using a large, heavy-bottomed stockpot. When butter is melted and the oil is heated, sauté the onions and garlic until softened. Stir in celery and continue sautéing. Next add the bell pepper and sauté until peppers are soft. Add the carrots and continue sautéing.
- Next add in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir in ground cumin, oregano, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce and Tamari soy sauce. Cover with a lid, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finally, add the remaining ingredients (corn and beans) and continue cooking for about 10 minutes more, allowing all ingredients to blend. Stir in the cilantro and add salt and pepper if needed.
Reprinted with permission from Nancy Mehagian’s The Supernatural Kids Cookbook (Huqua Press, 2011).
