Spicy Vegetarian White Bean Chili -

Ingredients

• 8 oz. (225 g) dry navy or great northern beans
• 1 (150 g) small onion diced
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 (110 g) small tomato, diced
• 2 oz. (56 g) roasted Hatch chilies or 4 oz. (113 g) canned green chiles, diced
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon ( 5 ml) ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried oregano
• 4 cups (960 ml) low sodium vegetable broth
• 8 oz. (225 g) fresh mushrooms or 4 oz. (113 g) canned mushrooms
• 3 oz. (85 g) Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Kosher salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) Fresh ground black pepper or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh Italian parsley or cilantro, minced