Easy Peasy Veggie Chili
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 2 cups mixed greens and 1 tbsp Epicure Salad Dressing.
Ingredients
1 can (28 oz/796 ml) unsalted, diced tomatoes
1 cup water
1 pkg Easy Peasy Taco Mix
2 cups corn kernels
1 tbsp fancy molasses, optional
1 can (14 oz/398 ml) unsalted black beans or beans of your choice
Sea Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste
Toppings (optional): grated cheese, diced red onion, diced avocado
Preparation
- In a Multipurpose Pot set over medium-high heat, add tomatoes, water, mix, corn, and molasses, if using. Stir to combine.
- Drain and rinse beans; add to pot and stir to combine. Cover and allow to come to a simmer, stirring frequently. Simmer 5 min to allow mix to hydrate and flavours to blend.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (about 1 ½ cups): Calories 310, Fat 3.5 g (Saturated 0.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g (Fiber 13 g, Sugars 10 g), Protein 28 g.
Tips
Fresh, frozen, or canned corn all work well in chili.
Molasses pairs beautifully with tangy tomatoes—swap with brown sugar, if you don’t have any molasses.