Jessie’s Easy Slow Cooker Veggie Chili

This chili recipe is low in sodium, fat and calories!  Plus, it’s high in protein and fiber; and oh so easy!  Chili is one of the most commonly made dishes in the fall and winter months, when the weather outside is cooler and you want something to warm you up from the inside.  

Most recipes are high in fat and sodium, but not my Easy Slow Cooker Veggie Chili.  It is packed full of nutrition from the super colorful veggies.  With a variety of beans full of fiber and protein.  Chili can be a super nutritious meal when you use a rainbow of vegetables, like in my Slow Cooker Veggie Chili.  Whenever you need something delicious and comforting to eat this chili will surely do the job!

Jessie’s Easy Slow Cooker Veggie Chili

Ingredient

• 19 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 15 oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 16 oz. can vegetarian baked beans
• 14.5 oz. can chopped tomatoes in puree
• 15 oz. can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped (optional)
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried basil

Directions

In a slow cooker, combine black beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, baked beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, bell peppers and celery.  Season with garlic, chili powder, parsley, oregano and basil and stir to blend all ingredients.  Cook for at least two hours on High.  You can top with cheese, light sour cream or greek yogurt to add more protein.  Or you can put it over whole grain pasta for a chili mac.  It also pairs well with cornbread or homemade herbed bread, yum!  Makes eight servings. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size Approx. 2 cups

8 Servings per Recipe

Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
Total Fat 2g
	Trans Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrate 50g
	Dietary Fiber 14g
Protein 13g

Gluten and Dairy Free!  Vegan!

*I always suggest using organic ingredients whenever possible.