Iron Rich Vegan Chili
When I stopped eating meat I wasn’t getting enough iron from my new diet. I had to start taking iron supplements but I still wanted to up my iron intake as well as my protein intake in my meals. This vegan chili recipe does just that. I love that this meal is affordable, healthy, comforting, and feeds me all week.
Remember recipes can be altered to your liking, you can omit things or add them in based on your likes and dislikes. Just because something isn’t in a recipe doesn’t mean you can't add it in and just because something is in a recipe doesn’t mean you have to add it.
What You’ll Need…
2 Tsp Olive Oil
4-5 Sweet Peppers (Chopped)
½ White Onion (Chopped)
1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
½ Cup Quinoa
½ Cup Lentils
½ Cup Kidney Beans
½ Cup Black Beans
½ Cup Pinto Beans
4 Tbsp Tomato Paste
2 Cups Tomato Sauce
4 Cups Vegetable Broth (Water is also fine.)
Chili Powder (To Taste)
Cajun Seasoning (To Taste)
Salt (To Taste)
Black Pepper (To Taste)
Onion Powder (To Taste)
Garlic Powder (To Taste)
Red Pepper Flakes (If you want your chili spicy.)
Directions…
Begin by adding olive oil to your pot, and then add in the sweet peppers, white onion, and minced garlic.
Season the onion, garlic, and peppers with cajun seasoning and black pepper.
Add in tomato paste, tomato sauce, and vegetable broth.
Next, season your tomato mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, then bring everything to a simmer.
Once the pot is simmering add in the quinoa, lentils, black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans.
Mix everything together and then add in your chili powder.
Allow for the chili to simmer for 30-45 minutes.
While the chili is simmering, check on it from time to time to see if you need to add more broth.
When the chili is done taste it, if it needs more seasoning, season it to your liking.
Allow the chili to sit for about 10 minutes and then enjoy.
Below is a video from Simply Lavette’s YouTube Channel that displays a modified version of this recipe.
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