Happy National Nutrition Month! Our dietitians, RanDee and Abby, will be posting some of their favorite recipes throughout the month of March. This week, Abby made a hearty vegan chili with farro! Winter seems to be hanging on here in Central Oregon. This weekend we’ve seen rain, sleet, snow, and sunshine! With spring just around the corner, I decided to take advantage of this wintry weather to make a hearty and warm chili. This vegan friendly recipe will not disappoint! It is very hearty and filling, has fantastic flavor, and the farro gives this chili a great texture. When I made this recipe, my husband was enticed into the kitchen from the amazing aroma that filled the entire house. It is a new favorite in our household and one for the recipe books! This recipe packs a nutritious punch with loads of fiber, high in Vitamins A and C, potassium, magnesium, and other nutrients! It is very low in saturated fats and has less sodium than traditional chili and soups. Hearty Vegan Chili with Farro
Active Prep: 30 minutes • Cook: 1.5 hours Serves 8 • Serving Size: 1 cup Ingredients
Directions 1. Combine farro and 2 cups of water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and gently simmer for 40 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed and the farro is tender but still slightly chewy. Set aside. 2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, add olive oil, cubed butternut squash, diced onion, chopped bell pepper, and minced jalapeno. Sauté over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until onion begins to soften. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. 3. Add tomatoes, drained and rinsed black beans and kidney beans, vegetable broth, oregano, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, black pepper, and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer, cover with lid, and simmer for 20 minutes. 4. Add cooked farro and 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar. Simmer for 15 more minutes or until butternut squash is tender but not mushy. Taste and adjust any seasonings as needed. Serve and enjoy! *Note: This recipe was adapted from a recipe feature in the Food and Nutrition Magazine, March/April 2016 edition, put out by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Comments are closed.
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AuthorThis blog is co-authored by Synergy's team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, Licensed Massage Therapists, and Diabetes Educators practicing in Bend, Oregon. As providers following Health at Every Size® (HAES) and Body Trust® philosophies, they strive to help EVERY BODY thrive. Categories |