“Sharing a meal is a way to connect, to nourish our bodies, our minds, and our relationships.”
-Shift Your Habit
With so many different varieties of beans, there are countless ways to make a chili to your liking.
But what else makes a pot of chili so great…
- It’s a great meal to cook in a large pot to be able to share with friends!
- You can make plenty ahead of time. Chili freezes exceptionally well for a number of months!
- Busy family? Eat in shifts, the chili pot can be left on the stove for hours!
- You are sure to have plenty of leftovers!
Here is this week’s Plantfire recipe…
Rosa’s Red Bean Chili
Ingredients
- 4 c. water or vegetable broth
- 1 ½ c. dried kidney beans
- 1 c. fresh or frozen corn
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, finely diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, seeded & diced
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ TBS chili powder
- 1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes
- sea salt & ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Clean and soak beans over night or for 8 hours.
- Drain beans and transfer to a large pot.
- Fill pot with water about 2 inches above beans and bring to boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer, gently stirring occasionally until beans are tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Drain beans and set aside.
- In another large pot water sauté onion, carrots, pepper, corn and garlic for about 12 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften.
- Add chili powder and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
- Add tomatoes (with juice), 4 cups water (or vegetable broth, if using) and beans, then bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in salt & pepper to taste.
- Serve.
“Next to music, there is nothing that lifts the spirits and strengthens the soul more than a good bowl of chili.” -Harry James (1916-1983) Band Leader & Trumpeter
What is your favorite kind of beans to put in your homemade chili? Leave your comments below!
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Beautiful Healthy Hugs,
VanessaÂ
Thank you so much, I love this dish! I share your recipient also with my friends 🙂
Rosa
Hi Rosa! Thank you for your feedback and sharing the recipe with your friends! Spreading the Plantfire lifestyle to others is my passion and mission, thank you for your help 🙂