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Veggie Chili

Gluten free Veggie Chili is full of all of the spice and smoky flavors you would expect plus it is hearty and healthy too.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
simmer: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 94kcal

Ingredients  

  • 1 medium sweet onion - diced
  • 1 large bell pepper, any color - diced
  • 3 large carrots - peeled & diced
  • 2 large celery stalks - diced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic - finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder - adjust for your taste
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • 2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 15 ounce cans fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • ½ cup red wine - any variety that you drink
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 large chipotle in adobo - minced finely
  • ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 15 ounce can white beans - drained
  • 1 15 ounce can dark red kidney beans - drained
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro - roughly chopped
  • shredded cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, scallions - optional toppings

Instructions

  • Heat a large stock pot or dutch oven coated with olive oil over medium high heat. Cook the onion, bell pepper, carrots and celery until slightly softened.
  • Turn the heat down to medium and add the garlic, allowing it to heat through and become fragrant. Then add the dry spices and seasonings, stirring to allow them to warm through.
  • Add the canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine, vinegar, chipotle in adobo, liquid smoke and beans to the pot. Stir to combine well then cover and turn the heat to medium low.
  • Let simmer for an hour, taste and reseason if needed. It can continue to simmer for another hour or so if you wish to deepen the flavor.
  • When ready to eat, stir in the chopped cilantro, add your choice of toppings and serve with cornbread, cornmeal waffles, cornbread madeleines, perfect baked potatoes, crackers, tortillas or turn into nachos.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Veggie Chili
Amount per Serving
Calories
94
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Sodium
 
183
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
276
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
12
g
4
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
5830
IU
117
%
Vitamin C
 
31
mg
38
%
Calcium
 
54
mg
5
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.