Recipes

Cooking for a Cause: Summer Vegetable Chili

June is Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month, and our team has a new recipe to share just in time to celebrate. This vegetable chili is packed full of colorful and nutritious vegetables and tastes great. It’s a healthy addition to any summer barbecue!

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 4 large tomatoes (1/2 inch dice)
  • 3 stalks celery (1/2 inch dice)
  • 2 cans black beans rinsed
  • 2 summer squash (1/2 inch dice)
  • 2 sweet potatoes (1/2 inch dice)
  • 1 red pepper (1/2 inch dice)
  • 1 yellow pepper (1/2 inch dice)
  • 3 green onions
  • 1 yellow onion (1/2 inch dice)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbs chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • Avocado

INSTRUCTIONS


  • Heat oil, add garlic, onions and sauce until fragrant
  • Add remaining veggies (excluding tomatoes)
  • Add spices and cook until fragrant
  • Add tomatoes and broth; simmer covered for 20 minutes
  • Optional: immersion blend portion of chili to thicken
  • Garnish with cilantro, green onions, and avocado