Description
Get ready to savor a bowl of our Oil-Free Bean Chili with Zucchini, a delightful dish bursting with rich, savory flavors that will warm your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
- 1 small jalapeno pepper, fine dice
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 – [ 14.5 oz. cans ] petite diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 – [ 4 oz. can ] diced mild green chiles, undrained
- 3 cups water
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda *
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 Tablespoon regular chili powder (+/-) *
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (+/-)
- 1 teaspoon cumin (+/-)
- ½ teaspoon coriander (+/-)
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (+/-) *
- ½ to 1 ¼ teaspoons sea salt (+/-) *
Other Ingredients:
- 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 to 3 zucchinis, unpeeled, cut into ¾-inch cubes (4 cups) *
Optional Toppings:
- Vegan sour cream
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Sliced jalapenos
- Lime wedges
- Freshly chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Place all the Spice/Herb Ingredients (except the cayenne pepper) into a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- Place the diced onions and jalapeno pepper in a deep stock pot, sauté over medium heat until somewhat tender, approx. 7 to 9 minutes. Add a splash of water if needed to prevent burning or sticking.
- Add the garlic and tomato paste, sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the Spice/Herb Mix, sauté for 1 minute until the spices become fragrant, stirring constantly.
- Then add all the remaining Base Ingredients (except the baking soda), bring to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer. Add the baking soda, stir constantly for 1 minute.
- Then add the kidney beans and black beans, simmer over low heat (very gently bowl) for 20 to 25 minutes, then add the diced zucchini and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the zucchini reaches the desired tenderness.
- Serve with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: 5 to 6 (makes 10 cups)