RecipeThis Savory Vegan Chili is Perfect for Cold Winter Nights!
Vegan Chili
Prep time = 30 min
Cook time = 4 hours
Ingredients:
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6 cloves of minced garlic
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⅓ cup sesame oil
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1 cup chopped yellow onion
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2 tsps ground cumin
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1 teaspoon of turmeric spice
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1 teaspoon of fresh minced ginger
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1 tsp crushed red pepper
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½ tsp unrefined sea salt
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2 red bell pepper
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2 cups organic vegetable broth
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11/2 cups butternut squash (cubed peeled)
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4 cups of chopped heirloom tomatoes
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1 cup black beans
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1 cup cannellini beans
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2 cups red kidney beans
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½ cup of cilantro
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hummus
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avocado
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lime
Directions:
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Using a large pot, start with medium heat and add sesame oil.
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Create a richness of flavor with the sesame oil which will act as a base to flavor everything else.
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Add the garlic, onions, ginger, turmeric, cumin, salt and red pepper.
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Stir this mixture on medium heat until the amazing aroma fills your kitchen.
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Next add bell peppers, butternut squash, beans and tomatoes.
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Allow the mixture to glaze with the flavor of the oil for 5 minutes.
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Add the vegetable broth, cover the pot and let it simmer for at least 4 hours (the longer the better).
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Top with hummus, avocado, fresh cilantro, small squeeze of fresh lime and a dusting of sea salt.