Sweet and Spicy Vegetarian Chili

==Description==
"Many chili recipes contain brown or white sugar. In this recipe, more nutritious Barley malt adds a smoky, beerlike sweetness that contrasts deliciously with the spices and green chiles." - Recipe from "Delicious Living" magazine, February 2004.
===Ingredients===
* 2 	 teaspoons canola oil
* 2 	onions, finely chopped
* 1 	orange bell pepper, chopped
* 3 	cloves garlic, minced
* 1 	tablespoon chili powder
* 2 	teaspoons cumin
* 1 	teaspoon oregano
* 1 	bay leaf
* 1 (4.5 	ounces) can diced green chilies
* 1 	teaspoon salt (optional)
* 3/4 	cup vegetable broth
* 1 (14.5 	ounces) can diced tomatoes
* 1 (14.5 	ounces) can kidney beans, undrained
* 1 (14.5 	ounces) can black beans, undrained
* 1 	cup frozen corn
* 1 	teaspoon hot sauce
* 1 	tablespoon worcestershire sauce
* 2 	tablespoons Barley malt
* 1/2 	tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
* 	black pepper, to taste
* 	cubed avocados, for garnish
* 	grated Monterey jack Cheese or Cheddar Cheese, for garnish
* 	sour cream, for garnish
===Directions===
* Heat the oil in a large saucepan or stockpot over medium-high heat.
* Add chopped onions, bell pepper, and garlic.
* Sauté until Onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
* Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, green chilies, and salt, if desired.
* Stir until veggies are evenly coated.
* Add vegetable broth, tomatoes and Beans (with their liquids), and frozen corn.
* Add remaining ingredients (except garnishes) and mix thoroughly.
* Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for at least 30 minutes, or until chili reaches desired consistency.
* Serve hot with desired garnishes.
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==See also==
Category: Italian Vegetarian
Category:Vegetarian Category:Recipes
Category:Chili Recipes
Category:Italian Recipes
Category:Bay Leaf Recipes
category:chili powder Recipes
Category:oregano Recipes
category:Black cumin Recipes
category:worcestershire sauce Recipes
category:vegetable broth Recipes
category:jack cheese Recipes
category:garlic Recipes
category:kidney bean Recipes
category:pepper Recipes
category:granulated sugar Recipes
category:black bean Recipes
category:sweet pepper Recipes
category:canola oil Recipes
category:sour cream Recipes
category:tomato Recipes
category:Cheddar Recipes
category:Barley Recipes
category:Cheese Recipes
category:orange Recipes
category:garlic Recipes
category:Onion Recipes
category:cocoa Recipes
category:cumin Recipes
category:chile leaf Recipes
category:Fresh Beans Recipes
category:Onion Recipes
category:malt Recipes
category:salt Recipes
category:corn Recipes
category:oil Recipes