Chili Sin Carne (Meatless Chili Con Carne)

Chili Sin Carne Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil2 cups onion (diced)5 cloves garlic (minced)2 fresh chillies or jalapeno (minced)1 cup celery (diced)1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp chipotle powder1 tsp chilli or cayenne powder1/2 tsp cinnamon powder1/2 tsp smoked or sweet paprika powder2 cups tomato (diced)2 tbsp tomato paste2 cups pumpkin (cut into 1 cm cubes)2 cups bell peppers (cut into 1 cm cubes)1 cup carrot (cut into 1 cm cubes)2 cups beans of choice (cooked)4 cups vegetable stock or water1 tsp salt (to taste)1/2 tsp ground black pepper (to taste)

Garnish

avocado (sliced)sour cream or yoghurtcilantro or parsley (chopped)lime wedges

Steps

Heat oil in a large pot over medium high.When hot, add onion & garlic, saute until onion turns translucent.Add chillies & celery, cook for 2 mins, add powdered spices & cook for another 2 mins.Add both types of tomatoes & cook for 5 mins.Add the vegetables & beans, stir well, add stock or water, salt, pepper & bring to a boil.Lower heat to medium & simmer for 20 mins.Taste to adjust seasoning & cook until stew has reached desired consistency.Ladle stew onto serving bowls, garnish & serve with carbs of choice.