Lenten chili

Gather

• Gather 1 large onion, chopped1 large onion, chopped
• Gather 3 cloves garlic, minced3 cloves garlic, minced
• Gather 4 15oz cans of kidney beans (or 6 cups cooked beans)4 15oz cans of kidney beans (or 6 cups cooked beans)
• Gather 1 29oz large can tomato sauce (or 4 cups fresh tomato sauce)1 29oz large can tomato sauce (or 4 cups fresh tomato sauce)
• Gather 1 15oz can diced tomatoes (or 1 large diced tomato with skin removed)1 15oz can diced tomatoes (or 1 large diced tomato with skin removed)
• Gather 1/2 can of sweet corn1/2 can of sweet corn
• Gather 1 cup cooked white or brown rice1 cup cooked white or brown rice
• Gather 1 tsp cumin1 tsp cumin
• Gather 1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp smoked paprika
• Gather 1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp garlic powder
• Gather 1 tsp onion powder1 tsp onion powder
• Gather 1 tbsp chili powder1 tbsp chili powder
• Gather 1 tbsp crushed red pepper1 tbsp crushed red pepper
• Gather 2-3 tbsp olive oil2-3 tbsp olive oil

Make

1. 01

   Chop the large onion and mince the garlic cloves.

2. 02

   On medium-low heat in a large tall pot add 2-3 tbsp olive oil.

3. 03

   Add the chopped onions into the pot with oil and constantly stir for 5-10 minutes until they begin to brown.

4. 04

   Just before onions are done add the minced garlic to the pot and let cook for 1-2 minutes.

5. 05

   Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, sweet corn, beans, and rice.

6. 06

   Turn up the heat to medium.

7. 07

   Add each of the spices, taste the chili, and adjust flavoring accordingly.

8. 08

   Let cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.