Vegan BBQ Chili

A hearty and tasty vegan chili that doesn't need any oil and is great for BBQs. Lots of different beans, vegetables, and smoky spices make this chili a hit with everyone.

Ingredients:

• 2 cans 15 oz each of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can 15 oz of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can 15 oz of pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

Set the onions and garlic in a large pot

Add a little vegetable broth and cook over medium-low heat until the onions are soft

After you add the diced bell peppers, saut for three to four more minutes

Add the oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, and mix them in so that the vegetables are evenly covered

Put in the vegetable broth, black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and corn

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Slowly bring the chili to a boil

Then lower the heat, cover, and let it cook for about 30 minutes, stirring every now and then

If you think the seasoning needs to be changed, leave it to simmer uncovered for another 15 to 20 minutes to thicken

Serve the vegan BBQ chili hot with chopped cilantro on top

Enjoy your tasty vegan BBQ chili that doesn't need any oil!