Mushroom Chili

By MaryGladys

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 Tbs minced garlic
• 2 Tbs chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 1/2 lbs fresh white mushrooms, sliced (about 9 cups)
• 8 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms (stems removed), sliced (about 2-1/2 cups)
• 1 can (about 14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
• 1 can (about 19 ounces) white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan heat oil until hot. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.

Stir in chili powder and cumin; cook until fragrant about 30 seconds. Add white and shiitake mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, 6 to 8 minutes.

Add tomatoes, beans, olives and 1/2 cup water. Simmer uncovered, to blend flavors, about 10 minutes