Slow Cooker 3-Bean Vegetarian Chili Recipe

• 1 medium onion chopped
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 chipotle pepper seeded & minced
• 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from chipotle can
• 1 28 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
• 2 14 ounce cans each black beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 14 ounce can red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 14 ounce can pinto beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 ¾ cups vegetable broth
• 1 ½ cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 teaspoon fresh lime juice

For Serving:

• minced cilantro
• grated cheddar cheese (omit for vegan)