A Heartwarming Vegan 3 Bean Chili Recipe

• Total Time: 60 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

• 1 large red bell pepper
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced thin
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
• 1 can unsalted tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Method:

• Preheat oven to 500 F
• Cut peppers into strips. Place strips on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil for about 10 minutes.
• Transfer broiled peppers to a bowl. Cover and let them sit for 10 minutes.
• Peel and chop peppers.
• Heat oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat.
• Add onions. Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in cumin, crushed red pepper, chili powder, salt and garlic. Cook another 2 minutes, stirring often.
• Add bell peppers, broth, squash and tomatoes. Stir to incorporate.
• Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the beans and simmer for another 20 minutes, or until the broth starts to thicken.
• Spoon into bowls and serve!