Chili

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons cumin
2 tablespoons oregano
a pinch of cinnamom
1 tablespoon salt
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
2 cans crushed tomatoes with jalapenos
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1-1/2 cup kidney beans
1-1/2 cup pinto beans
1-1/2 cup black beans
1-1/2 cup corn kernels
vegan ground beef (optional)
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Stir in onion, bay leaves, and seasonings. Mix in celery, bell peppers, jalapeno, and garlic. Mix the tomatoes into the pot. Add beans, corn, and all the seasonings along with veggie ground beef if desired. Simmer 5 minutes.

Serve with cornbread, rice, or quinoa. Garnish with vegan cheese or sour cream and chopped cilantro.