Sweet And Spicy Vegetarian Chili

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, undrained
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons barley malt
• 1/2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
• black pepper, to taste
• cubed avocado, for garnish
• grated monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese, for garnish
• sour cream, for garnish

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a large saucepan or stockpot over medium-high heat.
• 2 add chopped onions, bell pepper, and garlic.
• 3 sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
• 4 add chili powder, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, green chilies, and salt, if desired.
• 5 stir until veggies are evenly coated.
• 6 add vegetable broth, tomatoes and beans (with their liquids), and frozen corn.
• 7 add remaining ingredients (except garnishes) and mix thoroughly.
• 8 simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for at least 30 minutes, or until chili reaches desired consistency.
• 9 serve hot with desired garnishes.