Vegetarian Black Bean Chili

1 medium onion (diced)
1.5-2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 green pepper (diced)
10 baby carrots (diced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 can black beans (drained & rinsed)
1 can red kidney beans (drained & rinsed)
1 can diced tomatoes
2-3 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp paprika
Red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp seasoned salt
Ground black pepper
1 cup frozen corn

Serve with corn bread ;)

Chili will thicken as you cook. Don't add too much water when adding beans or chili will remain too thin. Can always add water a little at a time as needed during the simmer steps.

Heat olive oil in bottom of large pan. Saute onion, peppers, and carrots in oil for ~ 5 min. Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, and pepper flakes -- heat until fragrant. Add beans & diced tomatoes. Add enough water to almost cover chili mixture. Allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Add frozen sweet corn and simmer for another 5-10 minutes.

Serving Size: Makes about 6 (1.5 cup) servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KHAMELEON1.