Healthy Vegetarian (No-Bloat) Chili
A flavorful, easy-to-prepare dish filled with fiber, vitamins and antioxidants! A heart healthy hearty stew for your Super Bowl crowd ... they will love it!
Prep Time 13 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 53 minutes mins
Course Main Dish, Side Dish, Soups & Stews
Servings 8 people
Calories 372 kcal
- 2 medium Onions
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3 tsp Sweet Paprika
- 3/4 cups Tomato Purée
- 2 Bell Peppers
- 1 med Sweet Potato Or pumpkin
- 1 med Yellow Squash Sliced, or you can use a med zucchini
- 2 cans Kidney Beans Or white beans
- 3 cans Diced Tomatoes
- 1 can Corn
- 1 cups Red Lentil Dry
- 2 cups Water or Vegetable Broth I prefer vegetable broth
- 1 Chili Use two chilies if you like it hot, or 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1/4 cup Dark Chocolate Chopped or use dark chocolate chips
Pick and Choose from these No-Bloat Spices
- 1 tsp Fennel
- 1 Tbsp Cumin Ground
- 1 tsp Ginger
Add Optional Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Extra-virgin Olive Oil Omit if Vegan; use veggie broth or water
- Sea Salt & Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Raw Honey Omit if Vegan
- 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar Or use balsamic vinegar instead
- large dollop Yogurt for topping Regular or Vegan
- Dark Chocolate Sprinkle more on top
Chop the onions, garlic & veggies. Sauté in a large pot or Dutch oven, using a little vegetable broth (or water).
Sauté for a few minutes and add the spices of your choice ... I like to add cumin, paprika, and chili flakes. Add tomato purée. You will start smelling the fragrance of the spices.
Add kidney beans, corn, tomatoes, yellow squash, lentils and 2 (or 3) cups of water.
Let everything simmer for 30-45 minutes. Stir frequently. Add more water if necessary. Lentils may take a little more time to cook.
While the chili cooks, roughly chop the dark chocolate. Add chopped chocolate (or chips) to chili along with sea salt and pepper. Add other optional items if you wish.
Garnish with more chopped chocolate and a dollop of yogurt, parsley or cilantro.
Melissa's Modifications:
If you desire a meatier chili, you can always add lean ground beef, chicken, or other meat. If you are vegetarian/Vegan, use plant-based crumbles or diced baked tofu.
Pair with a fresh green garden salad and Dave's Killer Whole-Grain Bread for a perfect meal!
To Cooking for a Healthy Heart and Brain!
Melissa😊
Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 19gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2.8gSodium: 404mgFiber: 15gSugar: 3g