Easy Vegan Chili

Such an easy recipe to throw together in a pinch! Easily made in a crock pot or pressure cooker. And great for meal prepping! Try it with some corn bread too! Perfect balance of spice, beans, and tomato!

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 1 large white onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 Tbs chili powder (or more for spicier) 
• 15 oz can of each of kidney, black and garbanzo beans (be sure to rinse well)
• 6 oz tomato paste
• 28 oz can crushed tomato
• 15 oz tomato sauce
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 Tbs maple syrup or sugar

Directions:

1. sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until tender
2. add spices and cook additional 1 - 2 minutes
3. add tomato paste and stir for 1 minute
4. add remaining ingredients and heat, covered, over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for about 30 min.
5. serve with cornbread or tortilla chips!
6. enjoy!

(also feel free to add any type for veggies or beans to this or TVP for a meatier texture)