With the cooler weather upon us, I start to create my hearty bowl stews. This time I wanted to make a flavour of chili, but make it more like a stew. The results was a delicious filling meal.
TEXTURE AND TASTE:
With the addition of the potato and corn, this stew has so much texture. Bursting with many flavours that bring this stew together.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cans 398ml each of beans of choice. I used pinto and black beans.
- 2 cans 796ml each of tomato’s peeled whole
- 1 large Russet potato
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 Celery stalk
- Frozen Corn
- Garlic
- Bouillon
- Cocoa
- Brown Sugar
- Coriander, Cumin, Chili powder, Red pepper flakes and Black pepper.
DIET:
If you are on my Weight Management Program the portion is enjoy 2 cups.
THIS RECIPE IS FRIENDLY FOR:
Vegan, Vegetarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Children, Diabetics, Celiac, and Weight Management.
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Hearty Chili Stew- Plant-Based GF
With the cooler weather upon us, I start to create my hearty bowl stews. This time I wanted to make a flavour of chili, but make it more like a stew. The results was a delicious filling meal.With the addition of the potato and corn, this stew has so much texture. Bursting with many flavours that bring this stew together.Vegan, Vegetarian, sodium friendly, child friendly, diabetic friendly, celiac friendly, and weight management friendly.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Medium saucepan
- Strainer
- Garlic Press
- Vegetable peeler
- cup, 1/2 tsp, tsp, tbsp
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Onion diced
- 1 Large carrot peeled and sliced
- 1 Celery stalk sliced
- 1 Bell Pepper any colour, diced
- 1 cup Frozen corn
- 2 cans Tomato's peeled whole 796 ml
- 1 Large Russet potato peeled and diced
- 5 Garlic cloves pressed
- 2 cans Beans 398 ml each - I used 1 can Black beans and 1 can of Pinto beans
- 1 cup Hot Water
- 2 tsp Bouillon - better than bouillon or 2 cubes
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
- 1 tbsp Chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper ground
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 carton Mushrooms sliced - optional
Instructions
- Add enough water to the medium sauce pan and bring to a boil.Strain and rinse the beans of choice. Add them to the boiling water and bring down to simmer. Cook for 30 minutes.Strain and drain the water. Set aside.
- Mix the bouillon into the hot water and combine well.
- In the Large pot add the olive oil, and the onion, carrot, celery, and bell peppers. Stir on medium low heat for 12 -15 minutes.Add the garlic. Stir and cook for 30 seconds.Add the tomato's and the bouillon. Stir all together well..Add in the potato, corn, optional mushrooms, all of the spices, cocoa, and brown sugar. Stir well. Add the lid and allow to simmer for a few hours. Stir often.
- Add in the optional mushrooms.
- Serve warm. Allow left overs to cool. Add to a glass container and store in the fridge for up to 2 days or the freezer.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Lots of flavour in this Hearty Chili Stew. The cocoa and the brown sugar really add a nice touch to this heart warming dish. I used my insta pot on a 20 min timer instead of the stove top to save time. I also substituted the potato for a sweet potato I had on hand. Lots of leftovers to freeze. Definitely will make again.
Thank you so much for your feedback, rating and the changes/substitution you made! Appreciate your help with how much time it takes in the instant pot. This really helps readers know this option to save time.: )