Whole30 Hearty Veggie Chili
Warm up your kitchen with the Whole30 Hearty Veggie Chili, a comforting, nutrient-packed recipe that's perfect for anyone following a Whole30 or plant-based lifestyle. This vibrant chili is loaded with fresh vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, carrots, and celery, simmered in a rich tomato broth seasoned with smoky paprika, chili powder, and cumin for bold, satisfying flavor. With a touch of jalapeño for heat and the option to garnish with fresh cilantro, this chili comes together in under an hour and is a wholesome, meal-prep-friendly option for busy weeknights. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and Whole30-compliant, it’s a guilt-free way to enjoy comfort food while nourishing your body!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 2 medium carrot, chopped
- 2 medium celery stalk, chopped
- 1 large zucchini, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (no sugar added)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.
Stir in the chopped zucchini and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and minced jalapeño to the pot; stir to combine.
Sprinkle in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the pot and reduce heat to low.
Allow the chili to cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.1 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 600 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 863 mg | 18% | |
*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.
