Organic Spicy Vegetarian Chili

A colorful, satisfying bowl of chili packing plenty of flavor (even for the heartiest meat eaters), this spicy vegetarian chili is a great choice to satisfy your family's chuck wagon cravings.

Note, for all of the following ingredients, it's best to find and use organic or locally grown vegetables and fruits whenever possible.

Ingredients Needed:

2 tablespoons organic cold-pressed virgin olive oil
1 medium organic onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large organic carrot (peeled and chopped)
1 large stalk organic celery (chopped)
1 medium organic green pepper (seeded and chopped)
1 medium organic red pepper (seeded and chopped)
3 cloves organic garlic (minced)
1 to 3 tablespoons organic chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon chile powder
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1 can (28-ounce) organic diced tomatoes
4 cups purified water
3 cups organic red kidney beans (cooked and drained)
1 1/2 cups organic black beans (cooked and drained)
½ cup chopped scallions (optional topping)

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onions, carrot, celery, peppers, and garlic for 10 to 12 minutes until the vegetables are softened but not fully browned. Add chopped chipotle peppers (depending on your preference for "spiciness"), oregano, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir to blend. Add tomatoes and purified water. Simmer gently over low heat, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Add the beans and continue simmering an additional 30 minutes. Garnish individual bowls with optional toppings such as the suggested scallions or whatever you desire.

Serving Size: 1 Serving = Approximately 453 grams by weight
Servings per recipe: Approximately 6 to 8
Each Serving Contains	Amount Per Serving
Total calories	210
Calories from fat	40
Total fat	4.5 g
Saturated fat	0.5 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	880 mg
Total carbohydrates	36 g
Dietary fiber	13 g
Protein	10 g

†Global Healing Center firmly believes in practicing an organic lifestyle for restoring or achieving optimal health. Such advice, however, should not be considered medical instruction and you should consult with a qualified physician or dietician before changing your normal habits of consumption. We want you to do what's best for your body because we care!