Hearty Veggie Chili

Ingredients

1 eggplant peeled and cubed

2 zucchini diced

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

2 onions chopped

1 red pepper seeded and diced

1 cup chicken stock/vegetable stock (I like Pacific Grove brand)

1 cup tomatoes chopped

1 small bunch of basil chopped

2 tbsp chile powder

3 garlic cloves chopped

1 tbsp cumin

1 tbsp oregano

2 cups black beans (preferably soaked over night)

1 bunch green onions chopped

Directions

1.     Sauté eggplant, garlic, zucchini, onions and peppers with olive oil.

2.     Add stock, tomatoes and seasonings to the pot.

3.     Bring to a boil and then allow to simmer for 1 hour.

4.     Add beans and simmer for another 1/2 hour.

5.     Serve with chopped green onions, hemp hearts, or coconut kefir on top!