"With a well-stocked pantry, this Vegetarian Chili is an easy weeknight meal! Let it simmer while you set the table, unload the dishwasher, or relax on the couch. Loaded with beans, tomatoes, and spices, it's a good one to add to your chili rotation...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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8 ounces baby portabella mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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3/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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1 medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered
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1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
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1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
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3 large cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 tablespoons mild chili powder
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1 1/4 teaspoons oregano
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1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Pinch of cinnamon
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1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon brown sugar
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1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
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1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
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3 cups vegetable stock or water
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1/2 cup bulgur wheat
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1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
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2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans (light or dark or a combination), drained
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1 handful cilantro, minced
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1/2 small red onion, minced
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1 avocado, diced
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Lime wedges