Description
Healthy, aromatic, and comforting, this oil-free, low-fat Sweet and Spicy Chili is loaded with bean and veggie goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 2 cups water
- 2 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] tomato sauce
- 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda (optional) *
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 Tablespoons dried minced onions
- 2 teaspoons chili powder *
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (+/-)
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] corn, drained *
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Tortilla chips
- Chopped avocados
- Vegan Sour Cream
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions
- Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients in a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- Add all the Base Ingredients and Spice/Herb Mix, (and corn if adding). Stir well to try to dissolve as much of the tomato paste as possible. Set the Instant Pot to Manual Pressure High for 4 minutes. When finished, press Cancel and allow to sit for 2 minutes, then do a Quick Release. Unplug the Instant Pot.
- Once all the pressure is released, carefully remove the lid, stir.
- Allow to sit for 5 minutes for the flavors to marry. Serve and Enjoy!
Stove Top Instructions
- Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients in a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- In a large ceramic/enamel-lined pot or similar stock pot, add the diced onions and bell peppers, sauté over medium-high heat until the veggies begin to soften, approximately 7 to 9 minutes, stirring periodically. Add a tablespoon or so of water or broth if they start to stick and/or to prevent burning.
- Add the minced garlic and tomato paste, sauté for 30 seconds, then add the Spice/Herb Mix, sauté for 30 seconds, just to allow the spices to release their fragrance.
- Next add all the remaining Base Ingredients (and corn), stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower to a low-boiling simmer. Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the cover, stir, and allow to sit for 5 minutes for the flavors to marry. Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
*For recipe Tips for Success, Pantry Products, Kitchen Products Used, and Storage, please reference the blog post for details.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Serving: 4 to 5 (makes 9 ½ to 10 cups)