Wholesome Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, shredded
• 1 large celery stalk, sliced
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium zucchini, shredded
• 2 cans (4 oz. each) chopped green chilies
• 1 can (28 oz.) whole tomatoes, broken
• 1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, drained
• 1 can (15.5 oz.) cannellini beans, drained
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground ancho chili pepper
• Sour cream
• Shredded cheese
• Sliced jalapenos

Directions

1. Set slow cooker to brown/sear or use stovetop-safe cookware and heat oil on stovetop at medium-high. Add garlic and onion. Cook until onion is tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Place cookware on slow cooker base. Add remaining ingredients and stir.
3. Cover slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours or LOW for 7 to 8 hours.
4. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese and sliced jalapenos.

Serves: 8 to 10

TEST KITCHEN TIP: If using a slow cooker with a ceramic crock, follow Step 1 using a large skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer ingredients to slow cooker crock and cook as directed.