recipes

Vegetarian Slow Cooker Southwestern Chili

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tb Avocado oil
  • 2 15 ounce can diced chili tomatoes
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 2 jalapenos chopped
  • 7 ounce can diced green chilis
  • 2 rounded tsp chili powder
  • 1 rounded tsp oregano
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 can chili beans
  • chopped firm tofu
  • cumin, chili powder, and hot sauce to taste (I just dump in and taste as I go)
  • Optional toppings: cheese, cilantro, avocado, sour cream and tortilla chips

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, onions, and peppers and cook for 5-6 minutes until nicely browned all over.
  • Put all ingredients in the slow cooker
  • top with avocado, cheese, and chips! (or in Andy’s case Fritos!) Also goes well with Trader Joes cornbread