Hot Vegetarian Chili

== Ingredients ==
* 2 tablespoons canola oil
* 1½ cups chopped yellow onions
* 1 cup chopped red bell peppers
* 2 tablespoons minced garlic
* 2 to 3 serrano peppers, stemmed, seeded, and minced, depending upon taste
* 1 medium zucchini, stem ends trimmed and cut into small dice
* 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)
* 1½ pounds portobello mushrooms (about 5 large), stemmed, wiped clean and cubed
* 2 tablespoons chili powder
* 1 tablespoon ground cumin
* 1¼ teaspoons salt
* ¼ teaspoon cayenne
* 4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
* 3 cups cooked black beans, or canned beans, rinsed and drained
* 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
* 1 cup vegetable stock, or water
* ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
* cooked brown rice, accompaniment
* sour cream or strained plain yogurt, garnish
* diced avocado, garnish
* Essence Creole Seasoning
* Chopped green onions, garnish
== Directions ==
# In a large, heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
# Add the onions, bell peppers, garlic, and serrano peppers, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes.
# Add the zucchini, corn, and mushrooms, and cook, stirring, until soft and the vegetables give off their liquid and start to brown around the edges, about 6 minutes.
# Add the chili powder, cumin, salt and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
# Add the tomatoes and stir well.
# Add the beans, tomato sauce, and vegetable stock, stir well, and bring to a boil.
# Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.
# Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
# Adjust the seasoning, to taste. 
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