What’s better on a blustery fall or winters day with a slow cooked meal?! My husband and I love chili around this time of the year. It’s healthy comfort food, with real food ingredients, and not much fuss in the kitchen. So my question for you is, how do you like your chili?

 

 

I’ve made chili various ways from the traditional to vegan style and now a bowl chili with polish flair. This totally hit the spot with texture, taste and satiety.

 

 

Most may say that chili is greasy and unhealthy for you, but that is not the case at all. With modern chili recipes they are packed full of dense nutritional content and can be apart of a healthier lifestyle. Below are the many health benefits of chili that is good for you mind, body and soul.

 

 

 

 

MANY REASONS CHILI IS GOOD FOR YOU:

 

PROTEIN PACKED

Beans are an excellent source of protein, fiber and more.

 

EXCELLENT FIBER

Consuming enough fiber is critical for overall well being. Chilies, peppers and beans are great for that with keeping you regular and blood sugars stabilized especially for diabetics patients.

 

GOOD FOR YOU VITAMIN C

Peppers, bell peppers, tomatoes and tomato paste offers amazing benefits of vitamin C with improving your immune system.

 

IRON STRONG

A lot of people do not get enough of this and chili is a great vehicle for that key component.

 

CAPSICUM

This actually raises metabolic rates in losing weight. Even the sweet peppers can do this. Helps to reduce cravings for sugar and unhealthy fat. So add some spice to your life.

 

FEEL GOOD CHEMICALS

Chili can cause your body’s endorphins and seratonin to rise significantly which makes you happier.

 

CLEARS CONGESTION

Capsacium increases mucous production in which clears you up if you notice your nose dripping in result. So if next time you are feeling a cold coming on, make a pot of chili to boost your immunity and more.

 

 

 

 

 

BELOW FOR THE RECIPE……………………………

 

 

 

SERVES: about 6-8

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 package Kielbasa

2 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, medium, red or white, chopped

2-3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced

2 jalapeno peepers, sliced and chopped

1 16 ounce can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 16ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

3 cups chicken broth, low sodium

1 cup water, filtered

1 cup tomato sauce, fresh or jarred

3 tbsp chili powder

2 tbsp brown sugar

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

2 tsp cumin

1 tbsp oregano, dried

3 bay leaves

sea salt, to taste

cilantro, garnish

sour cream, garnish

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a medium saucepan, on med-low heat, saute onions, garlic and jalapenos until soft and fragrant. Then remove sauteed mixture into crock-pot.

With the same pan, brown the Kielbasa; about 10 minutes. If not sliced, do so now before placing in the crock-pot.

Next, add in all the other items except for garnishes. Mix well together. Cover.

Let cook on low for 8-10 hours. Then about the last hour taste test and flavor if needed.

When ready, serve immediately and place chili in the decorative bowls and garnish. Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

NUTRITIONAL CONTENT: calories (servings 8) 681g; total fat 25g; cholesterol 25mg; total carbohydrates 70mg; dietary fiber 20g; sugars 11g; protein 30g; calcium 11%; Iron 51% and potassium 32%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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