SMOKY VEGETARIAN CHILI

Ingredients

• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes
• 3 cans (19 oz/540 mL each) mixed beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tbsp chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add carrots, onion, green pepper, red pepper and garlic until tender; sauté for 7 minutes.
3. Add chili powder and cumin; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in tomatoes, beans and chipotle peppers. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. 6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.