Our chili recipe is loaded with “G-BOMBS” – certain super foods with dynamite power to combat both weight gain and cancer. You can fight flab and prevent cancer all while enjoying a delicious bowl of hearty nutrient-packed awesomeness!
Fully Loaded Chili Recipe
Ingredients:
1 can of kidney beans, not drained
1 lb skinless chicken thighs (see variations below)
1 L strained or diced tomatoes
1 cup kale (or any dark leafy green such as spinach or chard)
Any other vegetables such as 1-2 carrots or stalks of celery
1 cup of mushrooms (any variety), sliced
½ medium onion, roughly chopped
2 medium shallots, roughly chopped
1-2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 cup organic corn kernels (either frozen or fresh)
Your favourite chili seasonings depending on your tastes and tolerance for heat: smoked paprika, cumin, chipotle, cayenne, fresh chilis, jalepenos…
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Grated cheese for topping (any firm quality cheese such as organic cheddar or sheep’s manchego cheese)
Fresh cilantro leaves, washed and torn, for topping
1-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions:
- In a food processor, purée the vegetables (except for the corn and mushrooms), onions, garlic and ½ of the beans, until you get a smooth, yet thick, consistency.
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large stew or Dutch oven pot. Add in the meat and brown. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once browned, add sliced mushrooms and stir.
- After a few minutes, add in the purée mixture and stir. Season with salt, pepper and any chili seasoning desired. Bring everything to a simmer.
- Next, add in the tomatoes and the remaining kidney beans and let the chili simmer over medium-low for an hour, stirring occasionally and adjusting the seasoning if required.
- Remove the chicken thighs and place on a plate to cool down a few minutes.
- Shred the chicken meat, discard the bones, and place the shredded meat into the chili let it simmer a few minutes.
- Finally, add in the corn and let the kernels warm through (if frozen) for a few minutes, or longer if they’re fresh.
- Serve in bowls, topped with lots of grated cheese and fresh cilantro and enjoy!
Vary The Protein! Instead of using shredded chicken thigh meat, try these other protein choices:
- Quality ground meat (such as organic beef, turkey, chicken, pork – or a combination)
- Organic stewing beef
- For a vegan option: use another can of kidney, or other, beans, or try a quality soy product such as tempeh or organic tofu
Want To Boost The Nutrition Even Higher? Top with pumpkin seeds for added crunch and more G-BOMB power!
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