The Best Vegetarian Chili Ever!

So as promised I must share this delicious chili recipe that has absolutely no meat!  I know many of you are trying to start the year off right and this chili will help you do it!  I got this recipe from my favorite cooking blog Divas Can Cook.  It has tons of seasoning and tons of veggies and it is delish! Now before you look at list of ingredients and think its too much for you to try please know that this was super easy to make and it is well worth it!

Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients:

1 Zucchini (chopped)

1 Green Bell Pepper (chopped)

1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped)

1 Small Onion (chopped)

2 TBS of minced garlic

1 Cup of Sweet Corn

1 Bag (12oz) Morning Star Meal Starters (Grillers Veggie Crumbles)

1 Can (14oz) Diced Tomatoes (I used Hunts brand Basil, Garlic, Oregano flavor) 

1 Can (14.5 oz) Whole Italian Stewed Tomatoes (chopped)

1 Can (15oz) Tomato Sauce (I used Hunt's Tomato Sauce Basil, Garlic, & Oregano)

1 Can (15 oz) Kidney beans, rinsed & drained

1 Can (15 oz) Black beans, rinsed & drained

1 Can (15 oz) Garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

3 TBS Chili Powder

3 TBS Celery Flakes

1½ TSP Seasoning Salt

1½ TSP Ground Cumin

1 TSP Paprika

1 TBS Oregano

1 TBS Cilantro

2 TSP Sugar

1 TBS Parsley

2 TSP Thyme

1 TBS Basil

A few dashes of black pepper 

Cooking Instructions:

 Heat olive oil in a large pot.

Add in the vegetable crumbles. and chopped veggies.

Sauté on medium heat until the bell peppers are nice and tender.

Add the corn and cook for another minute.

Add the diced tomatoes, chopped Italian Stewed Tomatoes and tomato sauce.

Stir in the drained beans.

Stir until everything is combined.

Add in the spices.

Stir to combine.

Cover and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.

Now I will be honest I had my bowl of chili with a side of cornbread (not so healthy huh?)  I has some left over from another meal and I just couldn't let it go to waste.  Although it probably wasn't the healthy option this chili pairs so well with it!

Until next time!

 

 

Were Officially on the TTC Bandwagon!

Happy New Years!!!!

Just in case you missed it my husband and were married on June 8, 2013!.  Today I wanted to share with you guys that we are officially Trying to Conceive (TTC).  So were officially "trying" I am talking I have purchased ovulation tests so this is about to get real serious!  I haven't been on BC so hopefully this process happens rather quickly.  I feel like my desire to become a mother has just taken over my mind!  So cross your fingers and hope for the best because once it does happen I will be taking you on the ride your life!

In other news....do people still do New Year's Resolutions....I def have some Hair Resolutions I will be sharing with you all shortly!

Up Next:  My new FAVORITE vegetarian chili recipe ...and its a must try!

Ten Thankfuls Bringing it Together...

I know this one sounds a little weird but I think it helps me stay grounded.  I am thankful that no matter what blessings are bestowed upon our lives I will never forget the obstacles and things that I have overcome.  I am thankful for the ability to look to my past because it will help me tread forward.

As for my other "Thankfuls" since tomorrow is officially Thanksgiving I will go a head a list them:

#5 I am thankful for my job.  Now if you know me personally then you know I can really be ready to be done with work but nonetheless I am so thankful for the opportunity to have a job...especially in this economy.

#6 Creative Ability, yes I said it  I am thankful that I am good and crafty with my hands..no seriously I would probably go insane if I could not use my hands to make things.

#7 Readers-  I know over 2013 I have been off and on, then mostly off again when it comes to posting frequently.  But to those loyal readers I am truly thankful for you!  So hats off to you and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

#8 Me Time!  Yes I am truly one of those people who appreciate those stolen moments to myself....when  I can curl up with my glass of wine and clean out my DVR...lately those moments don't happen as often as I like but when I get them they are golden.

#9 Technology I know this seems like a weird thing to be thankful for but when you live in a different city than your immediate family and close friends cell phones, face time, facebook, and other things seem to some how save your world and I am truly thankful for it.

#10 R&B Music - I mean come on!  There is nothing like hearing someone sing (in my case most of the time it is Beyonce) the soundtrack of your life.  Good music touches me, it makes me feel good. Yep i am pretty thankful for.

So that sums up my Ten Thankfuls!

Ten Thankfuls # 3 My Friends

Good friends are hard to come by.  I am not just talking about someone you love to have a good time with I am talking about a great friend you have been trough the trenches with.  I am blessed to say I have a number of friends whom I am extremely close to and have been in my corner.  I just wanted to take this moment and shout out some of my best friends.  I am truly thankful for you!