A Fantastic Fall Chili

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There’s so much to love about fall, from the beautiful colors to the crisp weather, perfect for a cozy night in. Perhaps the best thing about this season though, is the delicious food. Colder weather calls for hearty meals that will warm you right up. With the current pandemic, there’s never been a better time to enjoy a new recipe at home.

Chili is a classic fall favorite. It is a versatile dish packed with savory flavors and filling ingredients. Early in my time at KSU, my friend Abbie Harris shared a delicious chili recipe that’s been a family favorite for years. This recipe features a vegetarian white bean chili with a creamy base, tender vegetables, and fantastic flavors. Check it out!


Ingredients

 2 tablespoons olive oil

1 yellow or orange pepper, chopped

Green onions, chopped, to taste

1 carrot, chopped

32 ounces vegetable broth

2 cans navy beans

2 cans garbanzo beans

4 ounces green chilis

1 cup frozen corn

1 cup sour cream

1 tablespoon garlic powder (or to taste)

1 tablespoon chili powder (or to taste)


Instructions

1   Heat oil in a large pot. Add chopped pepper, carrot, and onions over medium heat until soft and onions are translucent. About 7-10 minutes.

2.     Add the vegetable broth, beans, green chilis, green onions, garlic powder, and chili powder. Bring to a boil and cook for ½ hour.

3.     Add the frozen corn. Drop to medium heat for 15-20 minutes.

4.     Add sour cream before serving.

Serves 6-8

 

Are you following a dairy free or vegan diet? This recipe can be modified with one simple ingredient. Swap out the sour cream and vegetable broth for Sam’s Choice Vegan Protein Broth. This product uses plant-based protein to create a creamy, flavorful base. Use in place of the normal broth and skip the sour cream at the end. You will have a delicious dish in 40-60 minutes with plenty of health benefits.

Regardless of how it’s prepared, the ingredients used in this chili – including the carrots, peppers, and beans – are packed with heart-healthy fiber. One serving of navy beans contains 9.6 grams of fiber which will keep you full and help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Beans are also an excellent source of folate. This B-vitamin is an essential part of our diets and is vital for healthy growth and development.

If you are looking for a hearty fall dish with healthy ingredients, search no further. With the added benefits of fiber and folate, this delicious and nutritious recipe is sure to be a hit!


-RP

 

 

 

Resources

https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/food-nutrition/all-about-beans-nutrition-health-benefits-preparation-and-use-in-menus#section-4

Comments

  1. Alexandra VNovember 3, 2020 at 1:22 PM

    I really like your article because the recipe you decided to share is made with many great foods that people can easily already have in their kitchen. I also liked how you gave them the option to make it vegan and told them how. Really good article about fall time and how to make the best of it through food!
    AV

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