Summer Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup chopped red onion
• 5 large cloves garlic , crushed or minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder , or more to taste
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 cups juicy chopped fresh tomatoes
• 1 can no-salt-added black beans , 15 ounce
• 1 cup water , or red wine
• 1 cup chopped bell pepper , any color
• 1 cup chopped zucchini
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 cup chopped white or portobello mushrooms
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro , packed
• 0.13 teaspoons cayenne pepper , or more to taste
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in medium pot. Add onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Saute over medium heat until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients (except garnishes) and stir. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Add more liquid if needed.

2. 2

   Serve alone or over rice (preferably brown). Garnish if desired with any of the following: reduced-fat cheddar cheese, onion, fat-free sour cream, guacamole, fresh cilantro.