Paleo Hearty Veggie Chili
Warm up your dinner table with this flavorful and nutrient-packed Paleo Hearty Veggie Chili! Bursting with vibrant ingredients like sweet potato, zucchini, bell peppers, and crushed tomatoes, this veggie-loaded chili is simmered to perfection in a blend of bold spices including chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. It's entirely plant-based, grain-free, and gluten-free, making it ideal for paleo enthusiasts or anyone craving a healthy and hearty meal. Ready in just over an hour, this chili is perfect for busy weeknights or make-ahead meal prep. Top it off with creamy diced avocado and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for the ultimate comforting bowl. Whether you're following a paleo diet or just looking to add more vegetables to your routine, this veggie chili is a satisfying crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 can (28 ounces) canned tomatoes, crushed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the diced bell peppers, carrots, and zucchini to the pot and sauté for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.
Stir in the diced sweet potato and canned crushed tomatoes, including the juice.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and let it cook for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
Serve hot, garnished with diced avocado and fresh chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.1 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4837 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.0 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.8 g | 178% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.3 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 434 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 4888 mg | 104% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
