Vegetarian Chili Verde

Prose's Note:

Green chili, veganized! This recipe cost me $11.09 to make. That's only $1.39/serving! See my blog post here: http://veganomics101.wordpress.com/2012/01/11/chili-verde/

• Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can corn, drained (white corn would be nice here)
• 2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 4 fresh jalapenos, chopped
• 2 small zucchini, cubed
• 1 lb button mushroom, sliced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 cup quinoa

Directions:

1. Easy: throw everything except the quinoa into your slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
2. Add quinoa and let it cook for another hour.
3. Feel free to garnish it with fresh cilantro, lime juice, crushed tortilla chips, Tofutti sour cream, etc.