Chili Rico

Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
A hearty, plant-based chili loaded with beans, corn, and rich tomato flavors.
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This “Chili Rico” is a comforting, robust stew that proves you don’t need meat to get deep, satisfying flavor. The base starts with sautéed onions and garlic, building a savory foundation before adding kidney beans, sweet corn, and a medley of spices like cumin, oregano, and a touch of cocoa for depth. The tomatoes break down into a rich sauce that coats every bite. It’s perfect for chilly evenings, batch cooking for the week, or serving with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices. Simple, wholesome, and incredibly tasty.

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Chili Rico

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 98.5

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This "Chili Rico" is a comforting, robust stew that proves you don't need meat to get deep, satisfying flavor. The base starts with saut&# 195;©ed onions and garlic, building a savory foundation before adding kidney beans, sweet corn, and a medley of spices like cumin, oregano, and a touch of cocoa for depth. The tomatoes break down into a rich sauce that coats every bite. It’s perfect for chilly evenings, batch cooking for the week, or serving with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices. Simple, wholesome, and incredibly tasty.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and bell pepper slices; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the whole tomatoes, breaking them up with a wooden spoon, along with the picante sauce.
  5. Stir in the kidney beans, corn, cumin, oregano, cocoa, and cinnamon.
  6. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
  7. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld and sauce thickens.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 98.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.7g12%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 6.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 7.2g3%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g7%
Sugars 3.9g
Protein 1.3g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chili, vegan, vegetarian, beans, corn, tomatoes, cumin, comfort food, plant-based, stew, kidney beans, spicy, dinner, easy, hearty, american, whole food, cocoa, pepper, picante
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