Spicy Veggie Chili

By courtneyepowell

Ingredients

• 2 T olive oil
• 1 red onion, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
• 2 cans (15 oz each) Mexican style diced tomatoes
• 1 T chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, divided

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in large soup pot over med-high heat. Add onion, carrot, bell pepper and jalapeno. Cook 4 mins or until beginning to soften. Add tomatoes (with their juices). Stir in chili powder and salt and pepper to taste. Gently stir in beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 30 mins, stirring occasionally.