This Savory Vegan Chili is Perfect for Cold Winter Nights!

Vegan Chili

Prep time = 30 min

Cook time = 4 hours

Ingredients:

• 6 cloves of minced garlic

• ⅓ cup sesame oil

• 1 cup chopped yellow onion

• 2 tsps ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon of turmeric spice

• 1 teaspoon of fresh minced ginger

• 1 tsp crushed red pepper

• ½ tsp unrefined sea salt

• 2 red bell pepper

• 2 cups organic vegetable broth

• 11/2 cups butternut squash (cubed peeled)

• 4 cups of chopped heirloom tomatoes

• 1 cup black beans

• 1 cup cannellini beans

• 2 cups red kidney beans

• ½ cup of cilantro

• hummus

• avocado

• lime

Directions:

• Using a large pot, start with medium heat and add sesame oil.

• Create a richness of flavor with the sesame oil which will act as a base to flavor everything else.

• Add the garlic, onions, ginger, turmeric, cumin, salt and red pepper.

• Stir this mixture on medium heat until the amazing aroma fills your kitchen.

• Next add bell peppers, butternut squash, beans and tomatoes.

• Allow the mixture to glaze with the flavor of the oil for 5 minutes.

• Add the vegetable broth, cover the pot and let it simmer for at least 4 hours (the longer the better).

• Top with hummus, avocado, fresh cilantro, small squeeze of fresh lime and a dusting of sea salt.