This is a great one-pot meal that you can whip up for a party or stash in the freezer for those chilly winter days. The mix of beans make this high in protein and fiber and the spices are loaded with healing properties. Top the chili with slices of avocado for some healthy fat or serve it over brown rice.
Ingredients
2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
3cloves, garlic minced
1medium onion, diced
1zucchini, diced
1yellow squash, diced
1red pepper, seeded and diced
1green pepper, seeded and diced
1 15oz.can diced tomatoes, drained
1tablespoonchili powder
1tablespoonground cumin
1tablespoonoregano
1tablespooncinnamon
1teaspoonFine Pink Salt
1 ½cupvegetable stock
15oz.black beans(drained), or 2 cups cooked (you can also mix one cup black beans with 1 cup kidney or pinto)
1avocado sliced
¼cupchopped cilantro or parsley
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large pot on medium high heat
Add the onion with a pinch of salt and sauté until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and sauté another minute.
Add the zucchini, squash, peppers, tomatoes, salt, chili, cumin, oregano, and cinnamon and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add the stock or water to deglaze the pan. Bring to boil and then lower the heat to simmer and let it reduce by half
Add the beans and heat for a minute. Taste to see if salt is needed
Garnish with cilantro and slices of avocado
Spa Index Kitchen Notes
Vegetarian Chili with Avocado
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