Veggie Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 medium sweet onions, diced
• 0.5 red bell peppers, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 2 15-oz cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 0.5 cups water
• 1.5 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.5 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 0.5 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.75 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté 3-4 minutes until translucent.
3. Add in the garlic and cook 1 more minute, stirring constantly.
4. Now add all the rest of the chili ingredients, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.