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Plate of vegetarian chili made from Aldi ingredients.

Vegetarian Chili over Roasted Aldi Root Vegetable Fries

This healthy chili recipe using Aldi ingredients will leave you satisfied and feeling warm inside!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Aldi Root Vegetable Fries, Vegetarian Chili
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
Calories: 350kcal
Author: dan
Cost: $15

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup baby carrots chopped
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and chopped
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 15.5 oz pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 15.5 oz kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 15.5 oz black beans drained and rinsed
  • 28 oz fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • black pepper fresh ground
  • 1 cup low-fat sour cream optional
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese optional
  • cilantro optional

Instructions

  • Use a heavy skillet or Dutch oven and place over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Chop and saute the onion, carrot, and red bell pepper for about five minutes, until soft. Stir in minced garlic and jalapeño.
  • Add the tomato paste and stir it with the vegetables, coating them. Brown for about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes (undrained), the beans, the broth, and the seasoning, along with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring the pot to a boil and then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Reduce, if you want a thicker chili. Cook for about an hour.
  • Serve over roasted root vegetable fries if desired, then top with sour cream, cheese, and cilantro, if desired.

Notes

  1. Like Julia Child did, I enjoy cooking with wine and sometimes add it to my food. A half cup or so of red wine really gives this veggie chii a nice finished taste.
  2. Low fat sour cream will reduce the calories in this healthy recipe and you won't even notice the difference.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal