Last night as I was tucking my 7 year-old into bed, she said, “Mom, will you make chili for dinner tomorrow? I LOVE your chili.” What mama could resist that?

This recipe is adapted from one my mother-in-law lovingly saved from me after she found out we were vegan. It originally called for oil and lentils instead of kidney beans. Here’s a tip: use just about any kind of beans you like for this hearty soup. I often make it with black beans if I don’t have kidney beans on hand. I’ll also add two cups or so of frozen mixed veggies when I don’t have red pepper, or I want a bit of different color.

This can also be made without the bulgur completely (I often make it without) for a chili that’s not so heavy.

Definitely make this with my Rustic Cornbread for a complete comfort food experience.

No matter what way you make it, it’s sure to get compliments and requests.

Classic Chili

Loaded with beans and full of flavor, this hearty, classic chili is a heartwarming hit!

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chili, plantperfect, plantstrong, vegan, wfpb, whole food

Servings: 6 bowls

Calories: 257kcal

Author: Crystal's Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 white or yellow onion medium, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper chopped
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 30 oz red kidney beans two 15-oz cans
• 1/2 cup bulgur wheat or steel-cut oats
• 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin

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Instructions

• In a stock pot with a little water covering the bottom, sauté the onion until translucent.
• Add red pepper, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Stir together until flavors meld, about 2 minutes. 
• Add diced tomatoes, bulgur wheat and kidney beans. Cover with water and bring to a boil.
• Turn down to simmer and let cook for 30 minutes, or until the wheat is soft and the beans are well-seasoned with the spices. Taste, and add more chili powder and cumin if desired. 
• Serve hot, with my Rustic Cornbread for a perfect combination. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 883mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 35.1mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 6.2mg

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