Simple 5 Bean Chili Recipe (Vegetarian)

• 1 large onion chopped into small pieces (I prefer brown or yellow onion since it's stronger).
• 2 carrots chopped into small pieces
• 1 zucchini chopped into small pieces
• 4 cloves garlic crushed (I sometimes add more – 5 to 6 cloves)
• 1 tablespoon chilli powder Decrease or increase this, depending on how fiery you like your chilli!
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika (or just regular paprika)
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 3 cans tomatoes (14 ounce/400 gram cans)
• 1.5 cups passata (sometimes called tomato sauce)
• 2 cups water
• 4 cans beans 14 ounce/400 gram cans - 3 cans of 4-bean mix and a can of black beans. Or 5 separate cans of beans e.g. butter beans, kidney beans, white beans, flageolet beans, black beans, chickpeas.
• 1 can sweetcorn 14 ounces/400 grams
• 2 tablespoons dried herbs mixed, oregano, or basil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons honey (or use 1 tablespoon sugar or to taste)
• 2 bay leaves optional

Suggested toppings

• nachos, chopped or blended avocado, fresh tomato salsa, sour cream, fresh cilantro/coriander, shredded cheese, green onions. Here is a recipe for a simple homemade tomato salsa.