Sweet Rainbow Chili
This easy combination of nutritious and delicious veggies and beans, with lots of colour and texture, is great to make ahead and it freezes well!
Servings Prep Time
6-8servings 20minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
6-8servings 20minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
  • 1large onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium sweet green pepperpulsed in good processor to make chunks.
  • 1fresh jalapenofinely minced. Remove the seeds for a milder taste. Add more, if you like it hot!
  • 2Tablespoons chili powder
  • 2teaspoons cumin
  • 2stalks celerychopped
  • 2medium carrotschopped
  • 4cups tomatoesI chop these in a food processor to ensure that the skins are in small bits. You can use a large can (32 oz.) of canned tomatoes in place.
  • 1small can tomato paste156 ml.
  • 1cup smoky cornYou can use a can of niblet corn and a little smoky paprika, or your own frozen smoky corn from the fall harvest!
  • 2cans mixed beansI used the chili-seasoned mixed beans. You can substitute a can of brown, baked beans and a can of kidney beans
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat a little oil.
  2. Chop your onion and garlic by pulsing a few times in your food processor. Throw these in your pot and saute until onion is translucent. Add your chopped peppers and let cook for a couple of minutes, stirring.
  3. Add your spices and continue stirring for another minute.
  4. Add the chopped celery, chopped carrots, tomatoes and tomato paste. Add your corn and beans and salt and pepper to taste. You can also add more chili powder at this point, if you like it spicier.
  5. Let your chili come to a boil, stirring carefully and then turn it down to simmer and let it cook slowly as the flavours combine. It’s ready as soon as the vegetables are softened, but it improves with some simmering!!
  6. Serve this in a warm, garlic bread bowl or a warm bowl. I like to put slices of fresh avocado on top and a sprinkling of vegan parm. Garlic bread, made with Cashew Crumbles, is always a great addition! Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Add a few slices of avocado and some Cashew Crumble for a tasty topping! Toss on some sliced jalapeno if you like that extra bite. Garlic bread, made with Cashew Crumbles, is always a great addition!