Easy Veggie Chili (with secret ingredient!)
Feb 17, 2010 by Bill Rawls, M.D.
There are almost an unlimited number of chili recipes and many of them can be made without meat. The following is a recipe for a rich and healthy chili that can be made in about 10 minutes. You won’t miss the meat!
Shopping List:
- Carrots, onions, zucchini, cabbage, and/or mushrooms (2-3 cups total)
- Olive Oil
- Minced garlic
- 1 can organic crushed tomatoes (look for organic, fire roasted!)
- 1 can dark kidney beans, rinsed
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- Spices include chili pepper, cayenne pepper, cumin
- Secret ingredient: 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- Chopped prunes or sundried tomatoes are a nice addition
- Mashed tempeh and/or cauliflower are excellent thickeners
In a medium pot, saute chopped veggies and garlic in 1 to 2 tbsp. of olive oil. Cook until the carrots are tender. Mix in tomatoes, kidney beans, and black beans. Add in 3-4 tbsp. of seasonings (see above selection) plus a dash of salt. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
Serve with whole grain bread and a salad. Enjoy!
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JP- Feb 17, 2010
Interesting ingredients, Bill! My wife and I were just discussing trying out a mole (cocoa-based) recipe. Nice tip about using cauliflower as a thickener - I like that much better using flour, like so many cooks recommend. I'm currently in my test kitchen experimenting with a truly healthy pancake recipe. Fingers crossed. On good days, cooking often feels like play time. Especially when the recipes turn out! :-) Take care! JP
Bill Rawls, MD- Feb 19, 2010
Thanks JP! Waffles are a Sunday morning favorite of mine. Lately I have been using buckwheat mix and substituting 1/3 of the mix with oat bran. I add 1-2 tablespoons of chia seeds for extra fiber and essential fatty acids. Unsweetened soymilk instead of milk and a free-range egg. Raw honey or real maple syrup with crumbled pecans on top. Give it try sometime! Bill
