Summertime Chili
The best recipe for Summertime Chili
Servings 6
Calories 137kcal
Cost $
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup white onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots chopped
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- 1 cup zucchini chopped
- 1 cup summer squash chopped
- ½ red bell pepper chopped
- 1½ tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 cups crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- ½ cup frozen corn
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a Dutch oven or large saucepan and heat over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add carrots, celery, zucchini, summer squash and bell pepper, sauté until tender.
- Add seasonings, crushed tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
- Add beans, partially cover with lid and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
- Stir in corn, taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve with favorite toppings and enjoy :)
Notes
Options:
- Serve with a wedge of lime
- Top with avocado
- Serve on top of a baked sweet potato or bed of fluffy quinoa
- Sprinkle with hemp seeds for an extra dose of protein
- Add chipotle pepper for a smokey flavor
- Use chickpeas in place of black beans or kidney beans
- Add roasted butternut squash
- Spice it up with a few drops of your favorite hot sauce
- Add fresh cilantro or chopped scallions
- Serve with soft corn tortillas or crispy chips
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 877mg | Potassium: 680mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 4921IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg