Vegetarian Chili with Grains and Beans

Name: Vegetarian Chili with Grains and Beans
Total time: 8 h 25 min
Yield: 8 c.
Ingredients: 1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes; 1 (14.5-ounce) can petite-diced tomatoes; 1 tbsp. chili powder; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. ground coriander; 3 cloves garlic, pressed; 1 onion, chopped; 1 large carrot, chopped; 1 large poblano pepper, chopped; 3/4 c. wheat berries; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, rinsed; 1 (15.5-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed; Sour cream, grated Cheddar cheese, sliced scallions, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges, for serving

Whip out your slow cooker for this delightful, meat-free chili.

By Kate Merker, Taylor MurrayPublished: Jan 6, 2020

2 Ratings

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Brian Woodcock

Yields:

8 c.

Total Time:

8 hrs 25 mins

This slow cooker chili is as filling as its meatier mainstay because of its hearty helping of high-protein wheat berries and kidney beans.

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Ingredients

1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
1 (14.5-ounce) can petite-diced tomatoes
1 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground coriander
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 large poblano pepper, chopped
3/4 cup wheat berries
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, rinsed
1 (15.5-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed
Sour cream, grated Cheddar cheese, sliced scallions, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Combine crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, coriander, garlic, onion, carrot, poblano, wheat berries, and 3/4 cup water in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, covered, until wheat berries are cooked but still chewy, 7 to 8 hours on low or 5 to 6 hours on high.
2. Step 2Stir in both beans and cook until warmed through, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with sour cream, Cheddar, scallions, cilantro, and lime wedges alongside.

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