Portobello Chili with Shiitakes & Fennel

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 fennel bulb, fronds removed, halved, and sliced
  • 1 red or orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 large portobello mushrooms, chopped into 1-inch chunks
  • 5 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 tablespoons tamari
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayanne
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 4oz container fresh basil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh oregano
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley **
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • one 14-ounce can unsalted tomato sauce
  • one 15-ounce can unsalted diced, fire-roasted tomatoes
  • one 30oz can navy beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • zest and juice of a lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • sliced green onions, for topping (optional)
  • fresh cilantro or parsley for topping (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until the onion is almost translucent, add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Add the fennel, bell pepper, tamari, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, chili powder and cook 4-5 minutes. Add portobellos, shiitakes cook until mushrooms are slightly tender then add basil, oregano, and parsley, stir to combine and let cook, stirring occasionally about 5 minutes.

Add the broth, tomato sauce, tomatoes, navy beans, maple syrup, tomato paste, sriracha sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until thickened and heated through.

Add the liquid smoke, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

If you don't have fresh herbs on hand you can sub dried :
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley