Vegan chili made with ingredients you already have in your pantry

Craving a hearty dish? Try this 20-minute easy Vegan chili recipe made with pantry staples you probably already have in your pantry! With a secret ingredient for added body and richness

Ingredients:

1 onion large, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic finely chopped

1 can diced tomatoes

1 can beans red, black, pinto... use those you have at hand.

1 can corn or 1 cup frozen

1 cup oats

Spices and herbs

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp paprika powder

1 tsp turmeric optional

1 pinch black pepper optional

1 pinch hickory powder optional

1 tbsp vegetable oil optional, you can just use water to sautée

Instructions:

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (or water if you prefer to water-sautée) until hot. Next, add one large onion, finely chopped, and saute until translucent. Add the 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped as well. Stir well.

Next, add all your herbs and spices: cumin powder, paprika, and turmeric, black pepper & hickory powder if you're using them. Stir well and let the magical smells fill your kitchen.

Now it's time to add 1 can of diced tomatoes, 1 can of beans, undrained, and 1 small can of corn. Bring the chili to a simmer and then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning according to your taste. You might want to add some salt or stir in a dash of soy sauce.

Finally, here's the one last ingredient that turns an ordinary bowl of Vegan chili into a "revelation": after 15 minutes of simmering, add 1 cup of oats, stir well and turn off the heat. Let the oats soak up any liquid left. They will swell up and impart added body, richness and "meatiness" to your easy Vegan chili like never before.