Incredibly Easy Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 0.75 cups chopped carrots
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 0.75 cups chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1.5 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
• 1 can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid , 28 ounce
• 1 can kidney beans with liquid , 19 ounce
• 1 can whole kernel corn , 11 ounce
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1.5 teaspoons dried basil

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and garlic in hot oil until tender. Add bell peppers, celery, and chili powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in mushrooms and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, and corn. Season with cumin, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.