Vegetarian Chili

 Today is a repeat recipe that I posted a while back. I made it again this week and I loved it so much that I decided to repost it. A vegetarian chili is perfect for those that want to eat a little lighter. This recipe is especially easy to make as I used the ingredients that I already had in my freezer and pantry. Not to mention, this is a one pot meal which means easy clean up!! A healthy and low maintenance meal is always a favorite with me!

Ingredients:

• Bag of frozen onions and peppers (bought in the frozen food aisle)
• Taco seasoning packet (have 2 of the packets on hand just in case you need some more flavor)
• Corn Starch
• Can of corn (15 oz)
• Can of black beans (15oz)
• Can of pinto beans (15oz)

 Recipe:

• Spray a deep pan with pam and place on medium to high heat
• Pour in about 3/4 of the frozen onions and peppers
• While the onions and peppers are cooking, rinse the black beans and pinto beans in a strainer
• Pour the beans into the pan with the onions and peppers
• Pour the entire can of corn into the pan including the liquid
• It should look liquidy at this point but that is good!
• Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and let the mixture boil for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
• In a small dish, mix a tablespoon of corn starch into water
• Pour corn starch mixture into the pan, stirring frequently
• If the corn starch does not thicken the chili to your liking then you can add some more!
• Serve with your favorite chili toppings

One Pot Vegetarian Chili

This is quite possibly the easiest chili recipe EVER. Sometimes my best meals result from being too lazy to go to the grocery store and trying to cook something based on the things I already have in my kitchen. I haven't been to the grocery store in a few days so I was only working with canned food and things in my freezer. Thankfully, I came up with this chili and it was pretty yummy!

Ingredients:

• Bag of frozen onions and peppers (bought in the frozen food aisle)
• Taco seasoning packet (have 2 of the packets on hand just in case you need some more flavor)
• Corn Starch
• Can of corn (15 oz)
• Can of black beans (15oz)
• Can of pinto beans (15oz)

 Recipe:

• Spray a deep pan with pam and place on medium to high heat
• Pour in about 3/4 of the frozen onions and peppers
• While the onions and peppers are defrosting, rinse the black beans and pinto beans in a strainer
• Pour the beans into the pan with the onions and peppers
• Pour the entire can of corn into the pan including the liquid
• It should look liquidy at this point but thats good!
• Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and let the mixture boil for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
• In a small dish, mix a tablespoon of corn starch into water
• Pour corn starch mixture into the pan, stirring frequently
• If the corn starch does not thicken the chili to your liking then you can add some more!
• Serve with your favorite chili toppings

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Any yet again...another 2 weeks go by without a new post. So much for posting regularly. You can thank Sarah for this post who kindly mentioned that she was sick of signing into the blog and seeing brown sugar glazed kielbasa. In response to peer pressure, I decided to take a break from outlining and studying to get this new post up. 

This is a regular at our house especially since the cold weather has started. It's a super easy recipe. I can put all the ingredients in the slow cooker before class and come home to a ready meal. Another plus is that it usually lasts us two plus nights (making it a great recipe for those crazy busy weeks). I make this recipe with ground turkey to make it a healthy meal. It doesn't lack in flavor at all by doing so...even ask the boyfriend who is pro-beef.

Ingredients:

• McCormick Slow Cooker Chili Seasoning Mix (found in the spice aisle)
• 2 1bs of turkey
• 2 (14-1/2 oz) cans of diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 large pepper, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• your favorite toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chips

Recipe:

• Ground turkey in a large skillet, drain fat
• Place all ingredients in slow cooker. Stir until well mixed
• Cook 8 hours on low, or 4 hours on high.