Now that the weather is cooling down and Christmas is on the way, I love a hearty chili.<\/p>\n
What I love more is this vegetarian version of chili.\u00a0 It is so healthy and satisfying.<\/p>\n
With Christmas around the corner, we are all mindful to not gain those extra pounds before the new year.<\/p>\n
Try this recipe to help yourself eat well, and not add to your waistline.<\/p>\n
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Vegetarian Chili<\/p>\n
Ingredients:<\/p>\n
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil<\/p>\n
1 medium yellow onion diced<\/p>\n
4 garlic, roughly chopped<\/p>\n
1 1\/2 teaspoons ground cumin<\/p>\n
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder<\/p>\n
course salt and ground pepper<\/p>\n
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1\/2-inch pieces<\/p>\n
3\/4 cup (6 ounce) tomato paste<\/p>\n
1 can (15.5 ounces ) black beans, rinsed and drained<\/p>\n
1 can ( 15.5 ounces ) pinto beans rinsed and drained<\/p>\n
1 can ( 14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles<\/p>\n
1 can ( 14.5 ounces ) diced tomatoes<\/p>\n
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Directions:<\/p>\n
In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook, stir frequently, until onion is translucent and garlic is soft, about 4 min.<\/p>\n
Add cumin and chili powder, season with salt and pepper, and cook until spices are fragrant, 1 minute.<\/p>\n
Add zucchini and tomato paste, cook, stirring frequently, until tomato paste is deep brick red, 3 minutes.<\/p>\n
Stir in black beans, pinto beans, and both cans of diced tomatoes.<\/p>\n
Add 2 cups water and bring mixture to a boil.<\/p>\n
Reduce to a medium simmer and cook until\u00a0 zucchini is tender and liquid reduces slightly, 20 minutes.<\/p>\n
Season to taste with salt and pepper.<\/p>\n
Enjoy!<\/p>\n
Dolores<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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