As the daylight hours begin to dwindle and the cold weather approaches, I for one gravitate towards more simple recipes that don’t require too much of my energy. You know, the ones where I don’t need to stick something in the oven for about 40 minutes and twiddle my thumbs while I wait for it to cool (😂). Warm Vegetable Chili is just one of those recipes that won’t sacrifice speed for nutrition – this perfect mix of protein, fibre, and veggies is an excellent addition to your autumn repertoire. Bon appétit!

You will need:

• 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) frozen vegetables
• 1 ½ tsp of garlic and ginger paste
• 14 oz (398 ml) red kidney beans
• 14 oz (398 ml) black beans
• 5.5 oz (156 ml) tomato paste
• 28 oz (796 ml) chopped tomatoes
• 1 tsp (5 ml) turmeric
• 1/2 tbsp (7 ml) chili powder
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) paprika
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) vinegar
• ¼ cup (60 ml) freshly chopped coriander
• Grated marble cheddar cheese
• Corn chips

Instructions:

1. Sauté vegetables and garlic paste in a pan with olive oil on medium heat. 
2. Drain and rinse red kidney beans and black turtle beans using a large colander. Add to pan and stir.
3. Add the rest of your ingredients with the exception of cilantro. Allow for mixture to simmer for 25 minutes.
4. Remove mixture from heat and allow to slightly cool. Garnish with coriander.
5. Serve on table with bowls of grated cheese and corn chips. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (per serving):

280 kcal / 14g protein / 45g carbohydrate / 5g fat

Photo credit: Marco Verch