BlackBean and Vegetable Chili

By AnnieMro

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 3/4 cup onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-2 tsp. seeded and finely chopped jalapeno pepper
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 2 cups slice mushrooms
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 28oz. can diced tomatoes, with juice
• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 19oz. can of black beans, drained and rinsed
• salt, to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup grated light cheddar

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Saute 3-4 minutes, or until soft. Add jalapeno, red pepper, zucchini and mushrooms and saute another 5 minutes.

Add tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano and black beans. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally for 30 mins. Remove cover for last 10 minutes of cooking time. Season to taste with salt. Garnish with parsley and cheddar.