Resolution Chili

New Year's Resolutions; we all make them and break them.This year to avoid the feeling of failure that surfaces after week three+ we should set attainable goals for ourselves. Resolve to make healthy changes that become habits for a balanced lifestyle. And by balanced I do mean eating a light dinner followed by dessert and working out longer followed by a few beers. So try a vegetarian dish, experiment with a new ingredient, play hard enough to sweat daily and be nice to yourself, your body and others.


To help you get started with these reasonable resolutions I am suggesting  a warm and comforting bowl of vegetarian chili. My husband and I used this recipe from Whole Foods to get us started. The Whole Foods website has great recipes that can help you accomplish your goals of living a fit, happy and balanced life.
Happy New Year!
Serves 6-8
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper,chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp finely chopped chipotles
1 tbsp dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tbsp chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1-28 oz can diced tomatoes
4.5 cups beans (kidney, black and pinto)
8-10 oz corn


Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, celery, peppers and garlic and cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Add chipotles, oregano, cumin, chili powder and salt, tomatoes and 3 cups of water.  Gently simmer over low heat, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Add beans and corn and simmer an additional 30 minutes.

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