Veggie Chili

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil.
2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper 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.