Smoky Vegan Black Bean and Hominy Chili

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry Becky Blanca hominy
• 2 cups dry Black Valentine Beans (or Black Tepary Beans)
• 1 Caribbean Bay Leaf
• 4 inch square of kombu (optional but recommended)
• Avocado oil
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons Bourbon Barrel Smoked Paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Mexican Oregano
• 1/2 bottle beer (preferably mexican ale)
• 1/4 cup Bunches and Bunches Smoked Oaxacan Mole Sauce
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
• 3 cups vegetable/bean broth
• Sliced green onions (for garnish)
• Sour cream or plant-based sour cream (for garnish, optional)
• Avocado (for garnish)
• Corn chips (for garnish)