I hate going to work without a lunch packed. Last week, I kept forgetting/having no time to go grocery shopping, so I bought lunch (or forgot to eat) several days in a row. Not a fan. I like having something I made myself so that I know what I'm eating. Therefore, on my day off to celebrate a straight up genocidal murderer, I will make a big pot of chili that will last me the week. My chili recipe has no meat, almost no salt, and is so healthy it's outrageous. I make it in the crock pot (big surprise) but you can make it on the stovetop if you prefer.
Chili No Carne
Makes approx. 6 servings
2 small cans of diced tomatoes with chilis, drained (no salt added version!)
1 can crushed tomatoes (no salt!)
1 big onion, chopped
4-5 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
3 small cans of beans, drained and rinsed (any beans will work fine, I use a variety)
1 10-ounce bag of frozen corn
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cayenne (adjust to taste)
bunch of chopped cilantro or parsley
pinch of salt and black pepper
Mix ingredients together in crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours (if you do it on the stove, brown the onions first). Add extra cayenne if you like it spicy. Most chili recipes call for tomato paste - it's completely unnecessary but you can add it if you want a stronger tomato flavor. The packets that contain "chili seasonings" are mostly salt or msg and are absolutely terrible for you. The spices themselves will season the chili perfectly with just a tiny bit of salt. Serve with sour cream and shredded cheese.
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