Vegetarian Bean Chili

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons crisco oil (vegetable or canola)
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups celery, sliced
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons oregano, dried
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
• 1 (370 ml) can carnation evaporated milk (regular, 2%, or fat-free)
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 (540 ml) cans kidney beans or 2 (540 ml) cans navy beans, drained and rinsed

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in large skillet with cover or a stock pot. add vegetables and cook on medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes.
• 2 add next 6 ingredients and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• 3 stir in broth and evaporated milk.
• 4 add beans. bring to a boil. reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered 20-30 minutes.
• 5 tips: garnish chili with chopped fresh cilantro, grated monterey jack, sour cream, salsa and tortilla chips.