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.