Showing posts with label kitchen tip. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kitchen tip. Show all posts

Thursday, August 8, 2019

Recipe: Homemade Chili Powder

Stocking the Pantry with Homemade Seasonings



Aside from Culinary School - I realized I've never really made a point to make my own spice "blends." I just throw things in a pan and taste as I go to get the perfect combo. But a friend messaged me after one of my recent recipes on Instagram ( @angeliesood ) and suggested I make my own blends instead of using the ones from the store.

It was a great idea and he definitely inspired me to go out and buy what I was missing to make a couple of staple spice blends for my pantry.



The motivation to do this was two-fold; I love a good kitchen diy and also it is a much cleaner and healthier alternative, as I can control which ingredients make it into my seasoning.

Bonus: If you have kids who are home for the summer, this is the perfect project to get those little hands working in the kitchen. Learning to prepare food is so empowering for young children and can start so many conversations - where our food comes from, healthy eating habits, it can inspire future cooking projects and provides some beautiful opportunities for learning (sensory exploration, measurement) and bonding as a family.



The first seasoning I wanted to tackle was homemade chili powder.

I use this so much in my cooking whether I'm making Mexican rice, veggie or turkey chili, stuffed peppers, taco filling - there's lots of applications, so this was the first seasoning I needed to prep in advance and keep on hand.



I decided to use a 250 mL Mason Jars for this project and was able to buy about a dozen for $8.99 at Canadian Tire.


This recipe is super simple once you gather all the ingredients, though if you are teaching young children how to do this you can take it a step further by roasting and grinding your own spices too.

Chili Seasoning at Home

Preparation Time: 10 minutes



Ingredients

air tight jar or glass container
1/8 cup of sweet paprika
1/2 tsp of smoked paprika
1 1/2 tsp of garlic powder
1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin powder



Mix all the ingredients together and store in an airtight container. That's it!

This was a super simple project that I really enjoyed. The simple act of measuring and mixing things together was so cathartic - it kept me so focused that it almost felt like a little meditation session. Try it! Super relaxing and of course you end up with an awesome finished product to use in your cooking or add a little label and some twine and give this as a hostess gift to a friend.















Wednesday, May 27, 2015

How To: Prolong the Life of Your Fresh Herbs



My favourite ingredient, no matter what I’m making, is fresh herbs!

Herbs are the quickest, easiest and healthiest way to add flavor and to enhance any dish. I always have some on hand in my kitchen to take salads, pasta, curries and pretty much everything else- to the next level. But sometimes, herbs can go bad before you get around to using them. They turn dark and soggy and your dreams of sprinkling them on top of something are dashed until you can run to the store again.
Today I’m sharing my tips on how to prolong the life of your favourite herbs so that you can continue to use them in your cooking for at least two weeks (in my experience).
Hope this helps in your kitchen to save your favourite herbs so that they last longer and you can get more use out of them in your own recipes.

 



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Sunday, April 12, 2015

Much Ado About Matcha!

Lately as we have had more spring weather,  I've been looking to a lighter, fresher hot drink when I need a little morning or afternoon boost. It's one of the reasons I have come to be so in love with Matcha.

Matcha is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies and is a very concentrated form of green tea. The leaves are carefully ground into a powder that ends up having a creamy texture.

To understand matcha, we first have to know a little more about green tea.

Green tea is appreciated across the world for its many health benefits. It goes through minimal processing which makes it very attractive to those who are interested in health and nutrition.
Green tea contains catechins which are powerful antioxidants. As a refresher- antioxidants are your bodies defenders. They are chemical compounds that can prevent and ward off aging and disease.
Green tea is full of them. Green tea is also known to improve blood flow, lower cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar and some studies have even shown it prevents the formation of plaques on your brain which can lead to the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Pretty powerful stuff.

Some people also believe that green tea can help in weight loss. While there is no scientific evidence to support that claim, if you choose green tea instead of drinking sugary juices or colas, you will definitely consume less calories and inadvertently trigger weight loss or weight maintenance.



On to the "matcha" talked about.... (ha ha)

They say that one serving of Matcha has the equivalent health benefits of ten cups of regularly brewed green tea (in terms of the nutritional content). It is the highest quality of green tea available for consumption. When you drink it, you are drinking the entire leaf after it has been steamed, deveined and ground into a fine, rich powder. Since you are drinking the whole leaf, you receive 100% of the nutrients available. It is said to contain 137 times more antioxidants than green tea does.

Additionally, matcha boosts metabolism, is rich in fiber, chlorophyll (great for detoxing), vitamins, lowers cholesterol and blood sugar, prevents disease and is a source of vitamin C, zinc and magnesium. Matcha is also said to improve your concentration and improve your mood. In short- it's one of the most powerful superfoods out there.

Matcha has more antioxidants than (ready for a mini brain explosion?): goji berries, blueberries, spinach, acai, broccoli and pomegranate! So the question is...why are you not yet making this a part of your daily life?

Matcha is super simple to make and tea shops as well as asian grocery stores sell whisks and wide bowls that will help you to prepare your matcha at home. While I love the taste of it and think it's delicious, I think matcha is an acquired taste. So before you spend money on the tea and accessories, try it out at a cafe or tea shop.

If you are a fan, it's super simple to make at home.

How to Make Matcha

You will need:
a wide, flat bottom bowl, a bamboo whisk, matcha tea powder, a scoop or spoon and hot water

1) Place a tea scoop or 1/2 tsp. of matcha powder into the bowl
2) Add a little hot water (about 2 ounces) and whisk it with a fast motion, back and forth until it combines and becomes frothy
3) Add more water to make the tea the consistency you are looking for
4) Transfer it to a cup and enjoy

Traditionally, matcha is enjoyed without any additional ingredients, but you can add hot milk to make a latte, a sweetner, or even ice if you'd like to enjoy an iced matcha.

Matcha is also added to smoothies, milkshakes, sifted onto cake and desserts...the list goes on and on.
Hope you enjoy making matcha at home! Would love to know what you think of it in the comments below!





Monday, March 23, 2015

Panko-crusted Masala Cauliflower Steaks

This week I'm going meat-free and eating delicious, flavourful vegetarian food has become an exciting project to work on. I walked up and down the aisles of my local grocery store looking for inspiration and found it in the international foods aisle where my eyes happened to rest on panko crumbs. They are so easy to work with and add an instant crunch to whatever you're working with. This recipe for masala panko crusted cauliflower steaks will be sure to please the most skeptical vegetarian, but as it really brings the heat--don't be afraid to dial down the amount of spices if you are into a more milder flavour or pair it with something cooling like a cucumber-yogurt dip. Enjoy!




Ingredients:

Cauliflower 
Panko bread crumbs 
Masala mixture-
1/3 tsp garam masala
1/3 tsp corriander powder
1/3 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp tandoori powder
Juice of half a lemon
2 tbsp olive oil 
Salt to taste
Chilli flakes to taste

Mix the spices, oil and lemon juice.

Cut cauliflower into 1 inch thick steaks and baste with the masala mixture and spread them out on a baking sheet.

Roast in the oven at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender.

Sprinkle Japanese-style panko crumbs on the cauliflower steaks, creating a crust. 

Continue to bake the cauliflower for 5 more minutes, carefully watching to make sure the panko is crisp but not burnt. 

Enjoy and serve with cucumber yogurt dip, corriander chutney or as an accompaniment to a salad.

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Persimmon, Prosciutto and Arugula...oh my!

Today I am sharing a recipe that is perfect for entertaining as it is quick, easy and it is great as a make ahead appetizer but also looks impressive and tastes delicious.
In my opinion, that makes it a total win!

I love that this app keeps me out of the kitchen and leaves my guests feeling like it's a special occasion.
It truly can't be easier and while we are still enjoying the end of persimmon season, we might as well use them when we entertain.








Persimmon-Prosciutto Rolls
Preparation time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
3 ripe persimmons
1 pkg prosciutto
a handful of arugula or mixed greens

Method:
Step One Peel the skin off a persimmon and cut it into slices about a centimeter thick and a few centimeters wide

Step Two Carefully remove a piece of prosciutto from the packaging. Be careful to pull the ham back very slowly as it tears easily

Step Three Cut the prosciutto into two long strips
Step Four Make a “bouquet” of a few pieces of arugula by holding them together at the ends

Step Five Place the lettuce bouquet and the persimmon onto the end of the piece of ham and slowly roll it while holding on to the other fillings. Roll the hall the way you would a piece of sushi or a place mat

Step Six Arrange your rolls on a  platter, keeping the “seam” side down on the plate

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Recipe: Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Well, it's still winter. I think I'm pretty much over it as I can't wait for spring but I have to say, it's a good thing I love a good bowl of soup. Today, I'm sharing my recipe for Roasted Red Pepper Soup. It's light, flavourful and delicious. Perfect for a cold winter day and just so full of summer flavour. It kind of reminds me of a gazpacho, only hot and eaten in the winter, fall or anytime you are in the mood for a steaming hot bowl of deliciousness.



 

I made a quick video to walk you through the steps for making this soup at home. The key is roasting your own red peppers to bring out the delicious flavours. It takes very little time to do this and you can even roast some extra peppers and store them in olive oil for a quick antipasto. Add a couple of cloves of garlic or some fresh rosemary and chili peppers and you've got yourself a party.

Ah, I digress...here's what you need to make this Roasted Red Pepper Soup at home:





Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Preparation time: 15 minutes Total time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
6 red bell peppers
3 cups of chicken or vegetable stock
1/2 cup of milk, cream or coconut milk
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
olive oil
½ teaspoon of chili flakes
¼ teaspoon of cumin
2 tablespoons of fresh flat leaf parsley leaves, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
(you can also add one peeled and boiled potato to this if you'd like a hearty soup, just add it when you add your peppers)

Step One Cut the red peppers into halves and remove and discard the stems and seeds
Step Two place the red peppers cut side down on a lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Place them in the oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes
Step Three Remove the peppers when the skins have shriveled and place them in a brown paper bag, set aside
Step Four In a stockpot, heat a few teaspoons of olive oil and add the cumin, salt and chopped garlic
Step Five Remove the peppers from the paper bag. The steam should have loosened the skins and they should be easy to remove with your fingers. Add the red peppers to the pot
Step Six Add the stock and allow the soup to come to a boil
Step Seven Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until it comes to the consistency you are looking for. I like this soup to be thoroughly blended (You can also blend this in batches in a counter top blender but make sure to vent the lid )
Step Eight Add the milk, cream or almond/coconut milk
Step Nine Check the seasoning and adjust the salt and pepper to taste
Step Ten Portion into bowls and garnish with some chopped parsley

Bon Appetite! 

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

A Food Adventure in Mexico!

Recently I had the opportunity to travel to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico! It was a beautiful tropical adventure and my first priority was of course to taste the tropics.
On the beach I got the opportunity and I haven't been able to get this taste of Mexico out of my head!
Even watching this video, makes me want to find a mango and prepare it in this way asap.

It will be super easy for you to make this at home as well!

This is a quick way for you to bring the tropics into your own kitchen. All you need is a little Korean chili (dry spice) and lime. If you ask me there is no better souvenir from a trip than a recipe you can make and taste that will bring the adventures back home with you! Click below to watch the famous fruit vendor from the beach make me my own bowl of tropical heaven. Enjoy! And thanks for joining me on this food adventure.



Friday, February 20, 2015

Butternut Squash Soup...in a blender

So I FINALLY used my Vitamix blender for what I bought it for today and the results were awesome! I made a fresh, homemade RAW hot soup at home in ten minutes. Don't have a fancy blender? 

You can still blend up a quick soup just like this in no time! 

On the weekend, roast up some butternut squash and keep it in the fridge in a sealed container. Then, on a night you are too tired to really cook, peel the skin off half an onion, chop an apple (cored) and put them in a blender with about 1/2 cup of chicken or vegetable broth. Blend it until it liquifies and then add your reserved roasted butternut squash, some fresh or dried rosemary and 2 cups more of the stock of your choice. Blend away before transferring to a pot to heat through and finish with salt and pepper and a little milk or coconut milk(if you're vegan). Dinner will be ready in half the time because you didn't chop your onion or squash and you didn't have to wait for it to cook on the stove.
Serve it with some bread or salad and it's perfect for a cold winter weeknight. 

How to roast your butternut squash:
1) using a few passes of a sharp knife (be careful) slice your squash in half lengthwise
2) using a spoon or a serated knife, remove the seeds from the squash



3)pierce the outer skin of the squash with a fork a few times (both halves)
4) place them flesh facing down on a baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper


5) allow the squash to roast in the oven at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes
6) when they are done the squash flesh will be a bright orange colour
7) allow it to cool a bit and then use a spoon to scoop out the roasted flesh of the butternut squash
8) reserve in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days and use it in a soup or other dishes

Enjoy!

Friday, February 13, 2015

Love is in the air...

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so of course- love is in the air.
I personally, love this time of year. There's something about white snow, red and pink window displays and chocolate that can put anyone in a good mood. One of my favourite things actually, is to see men both young and old crowding around the flower displays in grocery stores, trying to buy that perfect bouquet for their significant other.

I know some say it's a commercial holiday but to me, there ain't nothing wrong with something that makes you want to write a card, listen to a love song, pick a flower or cook something special for the one you love.

I always like to bake or make something a little extra special for those I love and so today is the perfect day to prep a few things in my kitchen for the day of love.

One of the most delicious and undoubtably symbolic foods at valentines is chocolate. Especially chocolate fondue. It's hard to work with at home if you don't have a fool proof technique. Chocolate can burn easily and the smell is anything but romantic. Many may think if they buy a "proper" fondue kit they will be all set. While it's great to have a nice fondue kit for dinner parties, I for one just don't have the space to store it in my teeny tiny kitchen cupboards.

So, this Valentine's Day I'm sharing with you my quick and easy tips for melting chocolate. I use this to make chocolate covered strawberries but you can also use this as a chocolate dip for pretzels or any other chopped fruit. If you want, you can even set up a fruit platter and have your special someone dip their own fruits with a small skewer or toothpick.

All you need to make this happen are chocolate chips, a medium size bowl, a spoon or small silicon spatula and a saucepan. I'm on a bit of a health kick so I chose to work with dark chocolate chips today. Dark chocolate (look for at least 70% cocoa) has great health benefits as it contains flavonols which are powerful antioxidants. Recent research has shown that a daily dose of dark chocolate can help lower and maintain blood pressure, increases blood flow to the brain and can help control stress. Plus- it tastes good. If, however you are not into dark chocolate you can use milk chocolate (I feel this is a little too sweet) or semi-sweet.
                                    

Fill your saucepan about 1/3 of the way with water and bring it to a simmer (low to medium heat). Place your chocolate chips (I'd use about half of a 250 g package) into the bowl and lower the bowl into the water. This is called a double boiler in the food industry. Using a double boiler is a great way to melt chocolate because it keeps the chocolate itself away from direct heat. Use your spoon or spatula to gently stir your chocolate chips until they melt.

Once your chocolate has melted (it really only takes a few minutes) you can dry off your bowl and add it to your fruit platter. You will want to heat your chocolate immediately before serving so you have ample time to dip away. If your chocolate does harden again, just bring it back to the double boiler and reheat.

If you'd like to make chocolate dipped fruit, use a skewer to dip the fruit into the boil once the chocolate has melted. Place the fruit skewer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Keep dipping until your baking sheet or plate is full (you don't want your chocolate dipped treats to be touching each other) and then move it into the fridge to set. Once your chocolate has hardened, you can transfer your treats to a serving dish or pack them into a container to give as a gift.


Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Heart-Shaped Vegetables

Who doesn't love a little extra love on Valentine's Day? The perfect way to spread a little love and joy is with vegetables cut into the shape of hearts of course! I find zucchini to be really good for this as it's easy to cut and therefore safer to work with. Today, however, I had carrots on hand, and they added a very fun, lovable touch to this hearty soup. Given the weather out there this weekend, this is the perfect way to introduce a nice hearty comfort food to your Valentine celebrations.

Start by washing, peeling and trimming your carrots. If you are using zucchini, I would leave the peel as the green edges offer a nice contrast to your final dish.

Carefully (carrots have a tendency to roll), cut a 45 degree edge into the carrot that goes all the way through the length of the vegetable.

Using a vegetable peeler or a smaller paring knife, cut off the angles to form the tip of the heart at the bottom. If you are just learning to do this and not so comfortable with a knife, I'd highly recommend using a vegetable peeler and peeling away until you get a straight edge.

Cut small bite sized pieces off of your vegetable and voila! Heart- shaped carrots!


I found I had to go back and fix a few that didn't have enough of  wedge cut out, but that was simple enough to do.

Hope this brings you a little warmth this soup season and results in some smiles on your loved ones' faces. Enjoy!

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

"You're Mine"-estrone Soup

I'm not sure about where you live, but where I live- it's freezing this weekend! To beat the cold and stay warm, I'm making a hearty (Valentine pun-intended) minestrone soup for lunch. The perfect way to add a little extra love?

Heart-shaped carrots! (The how-to will be in my next post) The recipe is down below. You can easily make this a vegan soup, but I am so partial to a little grated cheese melting it's way into this hot, soupy deliciousness...I can't give it up! But this is a completely vegetarian dish. Enjoy!




Minestrone Soup 
Preparation time: 15 minutes Total time: 30 minutes
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ of a bunch of spinach washed, chopped
4 cups of vegetable stock or chicken stock
1 can of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves of garlic, diced
1 green chili pepper, chopped or ½ teaspoon of chili flakes
1 tablespoon of fresh parsely, chopped
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
2 bay leaves, dried or fresh
1 can diced tomatoes
3 cups of water or vegetable stock
½ cups of pasta of your choice, cooked
salt and pepper to taste
Method:
Step One Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic and chili and cook for a few minutes until the vegetables have softened

Step Two Then add the tomato paste and stir to allow all the vegetables to be coated. Cook for 3-5 minutes

Step Three Add the beans, chopped tomatoes, salt and pepper and stir gently

Step Four Add the water or vegetable stock and increase the heat to medium-high, allowing the soup to cook for about 10 minutes

Step Five Arrange the Spinach and cooked pasta in bowls and spoon the hot soup over top, allowing the heat from the soup to gently cook the greens. Alternatively, if you plan to eat all of the soup in one sitting, you can add the greens at the very end of the cooking process in order to keep their nutritional content high and their colour a bright green. Garnish with a little chopped parsley and grated cheddar cheese (if desired)


Wednesday, January 7, 2015

How to "Harvest" a Pomegranate

Pomegranates are one of the most beautiful fruits I've ever seen. So juicy, full of antioxidant power and that unforgettable colour...what's not to like?

I think that's what my parents were thinking when I got one in my stocking at Christmas this year. (My family always has some edible treats in there)

Anyway, I know a lot of people, like me, think the world of this fruit but really can't be bothered with the amount of time it takes to open, peel and essentially, dissect the whole thing. Red juice everywhere and it's really not pretty.

Good news is I've figured out a great way to get the beautiful ruby seeds out of a pomegranate in what feels to me like record time, meaning more of your salads and entrees can be decorated with the pretty little jewels.

So what do you do?

Make a shallow cut into the stem of a pomegranate and then make another that intersects the first cut. Your cuts should make the shape of an "x".
Using your hands break open the shell of the pomegranate gently. It should open where you made the cuts.

Place the fruit, cut side down into one of your hands and hold it over a bowl.



Then using the flat blade of your knife, gently tap the back of the pomegranate. The kernels should just pop out of place. You can continue doing this with each of the "leaves" of the fruit that you cut open and then pick out any of the white membrane that might have fallen in (this should be minimal using this technique).

Hope this helps and that you will enjoy deseeding your pomegranates much more going forward. For me, learning this technique has actually helped me eat more of this delicious seasonal fruit every year since it's no longer a pain to get at those gorgeous seeds.

How do you use your pomegranate seeds? Let me know in the comments below :)







Monday, December 8, 2014

Compound Butter

It's the most wonderful time of the year and a lot of us are busy with holiday parties, work events and even casual get-togethers. While it's quick and easy to grab a bottle of wine to take over to a friend's house, I sometimes find myself inspired to give them something a little more personal.


I always appreciate little thoughtful gestures from friends and a homemade hostess gift is one of the ways I love to have my friends feel all warm and fuzzy too.

This recipe for compound butter is so quick and easy and it's a great addition to any holiday table as well. I like to use it as a finishing touch on roasted potatoes, boiled vegetables or with freshly baked bread. Make it for yourself, make it for others...either way it's a crowd pleaser and an easy and delicious way to take your dinner to the next level.






Rosemary Compound Butter
Preparation time: 10 minutes Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
½ cup salted butter
3 tablespoons of fresh rosemary, removed from the stem and chopped

Method:
Step One Leave the butter at room temperature to soften about 30 minutes to an hour
Step Two Mix the butter and rosemary in a bowl, combining with a spatula
Step Three  Spoon the mixture on to a sheet of parchment paper and roll it into a log shape
Step Four Tie the ends off with string or twist off the ends



Lemon and Shallot Compound Butter
Preparation time: 10 minutes Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
½ cup salted butter
2 tablespoons of fresh lemon zest
1 small shallot, finely diced

 

Method:
Step One Leave the butter at room temperature to soften for about 30 minutes to an hour
Step Two Mix the butter, lemon and shallots in a bowl, combining with a spatula
Step Three Spoon the mixture on to a sheet of parchment paper and roll it into a log shape
Step Four Tie the ends off with string or twist off the ends


Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Hearty Vegetarian Chili

The weather outside has been crazy these last few days. Welcome to November in Toronto. It's pink skies one minute and hurricane winds the next. When the air gets chilly I love cozying up to a nice comforting bowl of something piping hot.

Last night I opted to make one of my favourite comfort foods- chili! As a conscious flexitarian, I try to make vegetarian meals whenever possible. As such, I decided to cut the meat on this one but go full flavour. The result is this foolproof hearty chili that has just the right amount of heat, and is full of delicious vegetables and beans.


This one pot dish saves you on time, clean-up, doubles as lunch the next day AND the carnivores in your family will be so satisfied, they won't even notice that something was missing.


Hope you all enjoy this recipe as much as I do!





Hearty Vegetarian Chili
Preparation time: 15 minutes Total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:
1 540 mL can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 540 mL can of kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 398 mL can of refried beans
1 can of corn kernals or 1 cup of frozen corn kernals
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 green chili, minced (optional)
1 cup of vegetable or chicken stock
1 540 mL can of diced tomatoes or 3 fresh tomatoes, chopped
½ cup of tomato paste or tomato sauce
1-2 tablespoons of olive oil
½ teaspoon of chili flakes
2 tablespoons of chili seasoning (I use Old El Paso)
1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin powder
salt to taste
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
grated habanero or cheddar cheese to garnish

Method:
Step One Heat the olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven on medium heat and add the onion, garlic and green chili, stirring intermittently to keep the vegetables from sticking
Step Two Add the hard root vegetables (carrots, celery) and allow to partially cook (about 5 minutes) before adding the bell peppers
Step Three Continue to stir the pot and add the chili seasoning, chili flakes, ground cumin powder and salt, stir the ingredients to evenly distribute the seasoning
Step Four Add the kidney beans, chickpeas, chopped tomatoes, corn and stir, allowing these vegetables to heat through
Step Five Add the tomato sauce and stir to incorporate it into the vegetables
Step Six Add the vegetable or chicken stock and the refried beans to give the chili a thicker consistency
Step Seven Allow the chili to simmer on low heat for about 10-12 minutes
Step Eight Portion into bowls and garnish with grated cheese, green onions, cilantro and or plain greek yogurt




I served this vegetarian chili with focaccia dippers- sliced rosemary focaccia lengthwise and toasted the pieces on a baking sheet in the oven at 200 degrees for about 10 minutes.

How do you serve chili at home? Let me know what you pair with this one pot meal in the comments below!

Bon Appetite!