The Ultimate Black Bean Chili Ready in a Flash

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (approx. 1 1/2 cups, or 200g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 2 teaspoons, or 6g)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (approx. 1 cup, or 150g)
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional, for spice! - approx. 1 tablespoon, or 15g)
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chili powder
• ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 1 (28 ounce/800g) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 (15 ounce/425g) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can corn, drained
• 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable broth (or water)
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional Garnishes: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream (or vegan sour cream), chopped cilantro, avocado slices, lime wedges, tortilla chips