Vegetarian Chili

• 2 tablespoons Canola Oil
• 4 smashed Cloves of Garlic
• 1 large Yellow Onion (chopped)
• 1 bag Corn (frozen or fresh)
• 2 medium Zucchinis (sliced and diced)
• 1 16 oz can of Roasted Tomatoes (chopped) and juice from can
• 2 cans Kidney Beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 can Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 bottle Beer
• 1 cup Vegetable Stock
• 1/4 cup Chili Powder
• 2-3 tablespoons Cumin
• 2-3 Bay Leaves
• 2 tablespoon Oregano
• 2 Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce (chopped)
• Shredded cheddar
• Chopped avocado
• Fresh lime juice
• Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

1. 2 tablespoons Canola Oil
2. In a large heavy pot, heat the oil over medium high heat.
3. 4 smashed Cloves of Garlic
4. 1 large Yellow Onion, chopped
5. Add onions, garlic, and saute until translucent.
6. 1 bag Corn, frozen or fresh
7. 2 medium Zucchinis, sliced and diced
8. Add zucchini and corn and saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. 1 16 oz can of Roasted Tomatoes, chopped
10. Juice from tomato can
11. Salt to taste
12. Pepper to taste
13. 1/4 cup Chili Powder
14. 2-3 tablespoons Cumin
15. 2-3 Bay Leaves
16. 2 tablespoon Oregano
17. 2 tablespoons tomato paste
18. Add tomato paste, chopped tomatoes and juice from tomato can. Then add all salt, pepper, herbs and spices. Stir well.
19. 1-2 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, chopped
20. 2 cans Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed
21. 1 can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
22. Add 1-2 chopped chipotle peppers and beans (1-2 is your call depending on how spicy you like things). Stir well.
23. 1 bottle Beer
24. 1 cup Vegetable Stock
25. Add beer and vegetable stock until liquid covers all ingredients in the pot.
26. Shredded cheddar
27. Chopped avocado
28. Fresh lime juice
29. Sour cream
30. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for a half-hour, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and adjust seasonings to taste.
31. Serve with shredded cheddar, chopped avocado and fresh lime juice. Or sour cream (all are your choice)

canola oil, smashed, yellow onion, tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, vegetable stock, chili powder, cumin, bay leaves, oregano, pepper, cheddar, avocado, lime juice, sour cream, tomato paste

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/vegetarian-chili-50153002 (may not work)