Video: Cracked wheat chili
November, 16th, 2023
Summary
This quick, zesty vegetarian chili is packed with bell peppers, bulgur wheat, beans, tomatoes and spices.
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Cracked wheat chili
Serves 12
Tip: The bulgur wheat in this chili adds a lot of fiber, and it looks like ground beef. As a result, this healthy vegetarian chili looks a lot like traditional chili.
- Add 2 teaspoons olive oil.
- Add 2 cups chopped onion.
- Add 1 cup chopped green bell pepper.
- Add 1 cup chopped red bell pepper.
- Add 6 cloves minced garlic.
- Saute for 5 minutes.
- Add 4 cups water.
- Add 1 1/2 cups dry bulgur wheat.
- Add 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans.
- Add 1 can (15 ounces) black beans.
- Add 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes.
- Add 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder.
- Add 1 tablespoon dried oregano.
- Add 1 teaspoon ground cumin.
- Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Add 1 teaspoon onion powder.
- Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
- Boil for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
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