VEGAN CHILI WITH BEANS

• 1 medium/big onion chopped
• 4 cloves garlic finely minced
• 1 green pepper chopped
• 1 small/medium carrot grated
• 5-6 medium diced fresh tomatoes (560 g) or use canned ones (20 oz)
• 6 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 4 cups canned beans like kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, white beans, or 1 cup of each
• 2 tsp coconut sugar or sub brown sugar or any other sweetener like maple syrup
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 tsp salt or less if you use vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp hot chili powder
• 1-2 hot red chili peppers 
• 2 tsp oil of choice for frying

Instructions

In a large pan or pot over medium heat, add in the oil. Sauté the onion and pepper for about 5 minutes, add the the garlic and sauté for an additional 2 minutes, stir occasionally

Mix in the tomatoes and sauté for another 3 to 5 minutes

Now add all remaining ingredients, increase the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or longer, stir occasionally

Serve with rice, pasta, potatoes or flatbread. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley. Enjoy!