Rainbow Veggie Chili

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 yellow squash, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with liquid
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, in spicy sauce, undrained
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. stir in zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, jalapeno, garlic, and onion. cook 5 minutes, just until tender.
• 2 mix tomatoes with liquid, tomato paste, black beans, corn, and chili beans in spicy sauce into the pot. season with chili powder, oregano, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. bring to a boil. reduce heat to low and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.