![]() I have a recipe for you today that’s tailor-made for busy weeknights: a plant-based chili that only takes about a half-hour to make but tastes like you’ve been simmering it all day! Everyone in the family will love it. It tastes even better the next day :) It's also a great idea for any vegans that may be showing up at your Thanksgiving feast this week. Bonus: This uses a lot of canned foods which makes it a perfect “raid the pantry” dinner. Make sure you get low- or no-sodium options when possible and look for BPA-free cans. I call this “pretty” perfect because all the colors make it visually beautiful!...... Pretty Perfect Plant-Based Chili
(makes 4-6 servings) ● ½ cup (170 g) quinoa ● ½ cup hot water ● 2 x 28-oz (790 g) cans diced tomatoes ● 3 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil ● 2 cups (320 g) chopped onions ● 1 cup (130 g) chopped carrots (smaller cuts = less cooking time) ● 4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed ● 1 tsp cumin ● 1 tsp chili powder ● 1 tbsp hot sauce ● 2 sweet bell peppers, chopped ● 2 cups (280 g) frozen cut corn ● 1 x 14-oz (420 g) can black beans ● 1 x 14-oz (420 g) can cannellini beans ● Pink Himalayan salt to taste ● Goat cheese crumbles (optional) Place the quinoa, hot water, and about a cup of the juice from the canned tomatoes in a small saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil on high heat, then lower the heat to a simmer. While the quinoa cooks, heat the oil in a large soup pot or saucepan. Sauté the onions, carrots, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and hot sauce for 5-6 minutes, until they start to soften. Stir in the bell peppers and sauté for 4-5 more minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, corn, and beans, and heat thoroughly on low heat. Taste the quinoa; when it is cooked but still chewy, add it to the pan with its liquid. Cover and simmer for a few minutes for the flavors to meld. Add salt to taste. Serve plain or topped with goat cheese crumbles. Hope you enjoy this as much as I do! If you need more healthy strategies, I can help! Sign up for a goal-setting session (leave a comment on this post) or become a fan and follow our OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE. Make it an amazing day! Coach Brown
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