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Caroline’s Veggie Chili

Ingredients:

1 yellow onion, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 red bell pepper, chopped

28 oz diced tomatoes

2 – 15oz cans black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup brown lentils

1 – 15oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup quinoa, uncooked

1 can corn

6 cups veggie broth

1 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 can green chiles, 1 tbsp coconut oil

Optional toppings for family:

Avocado, cilantro, tortilla chips, Fritos or Beanitos, cheese (omit for vegan version,) greek yogurt (omit for vegan version)

Directions:

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sautee onion, garlic, red bell pepper and cumin for 3-5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, add tomatoes, and cook for 5 min. Add cooked mixture to your crockpot. Top with all remaining ingredients and stir it up! Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 8 hours.