My GoTo Hearty Vegetarian ThreeBean Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
• 1 (28 ounce/794g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels (about 150g)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (15 ml)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin (5 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (2.5 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat) (1.25 ml)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (5 ml)
• 1 teaspoon salt (5 ml), or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (2.5 ml), or to taste
• 1 cup vegetable broth (240 ml)
• Shredded cheddar cheese (Optional)
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt (Optional)
• Chopped cilantro (Optional)
• Diced avocado (Optional)
• Lime wedges (Optional)