Description
This hearty, low-fat, Oil Free Vegan Moroccan Chili will keep you warm and satisfied with fun twist on an American comfort food classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- ½ cup uncooked farro *
- 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, fine dice
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1 – [ 14.5 oz. can ] petite diced tomatoes
- 1 – [ 15.5 oz. can ] black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 – [ 15.5 oz. can ] pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 Tablespoons dried minced onions
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon regular chili powder *
- ¾ teaspoon cumin
- 1 ¼ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
- Pinch black pepper (+/-)
Other Ingredients:
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda *
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients in a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- Cook ½ cup of farro according to package directions, set aside.
- In a large ceramic/enamel-lined pot or similar stock pot, add the diced onions and jalapeno pepper, sauté over medium-high heat until the veggies begin to soften, approximately 7 to 9 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent burning. Add a tablespoon or so of water if they start to stick and/or to prevent burning.
- Add the minced garlic and tomato paste, sauté for one minute, stirring constantly.
- Then add all the remaining Base Ingredients (including the cooked farro) and Spice/Herb Mix, stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower to a low-boiling simmer. Add the baking soda, stir well, then simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After simmering for 15 minutes, add the lime juice, stir well to combine, then take a potato masher (or fork) and mash about 1/3 of the mixture to thicken. Simmer for 5 more minutes, then remove from the stove.
- Allow to sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
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: 4 – Makes 8 cups