“Meaty” Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped
• 6 ounces ounces frozen vegetarian ground beef (such as Boca Veggie Ground Crumbles), defrosted
• 1 (28-ounce) can, diced tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (8.5-ounce) can sweet, whole kernel corn, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup thinly sliced green onion

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