Homemade Vegetarian Chili

Homemade Vegetarian Chili – Truly the BEST vegetarian chili! Loaded with sweet potato, zucchini, beans + so much flavor! So hearty, so good.

INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium sweet onion, diced
1 small poblano pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups vegetable stock
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat canola oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add onion and poblano, and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans and vegetable stock; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until flavors have blended, about 15-20 minutes.
4. Stir in sweet potato and zucchini, and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and pepper, to taste.*
5. Serve immediately.