Wacky Cincinnati Chili (Slow Cooker)
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- Number of Servings: 3
Ingredients
Oil-free option*, soy-free option**, gluten-free option***FOR THE MORNING INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup (144 g) dry black beluga lentils (You can sub in other lentils; the chili just won’t be as dark.)1 1/2 cups (355 ml) water2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup (55 g) ground vegan crumbles, either store-bought or Make-Your-Own Gluten Crumbles (page 18) or use 1/2 cup (87 g) cooked quinoa for soy-free** and gluten-free*** 1 bay leaf1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground hot pepper, such as chipotle1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon cocoa powderPinch ground allspiceGround hot pepper of choice, to taste, optional FOR THE EVENING INGREDIENTS:1 1/2 cups (270 g) diced tomatoesDash freshly ground nutmegSalt, to taste2 to 3 cups (270 to 405 g) cooked pasta, for serving (***use gluten-free) Traditional toppings, all optional: shredded vegan cheese (*omit for oil free), chopped onions, and cooked kidney beans
In the morning: Add all the morning ingredients to the slow cooker. Cook for 7 to 9 hours on low.
Thirty minutes before serving: Add tomatoes and nutmeg, taste, add salt, and adjust other seasonings as needed. Turn to high and cook 30 minutes more to incorporate the tomatoes into the chili.
Remove bay leaf before serving. Serve over cooked pasta and top with your choice of toppings.
YIELD: about 3 cups (580 g)
Serving Size: 1 cup
Thirty minutes before serving: Add tomatoes and nutmeg, taste, add salt, and adjust other seasonings as needed. Turn to high and cook 30 minutes more to incorporate the tomatoes into the chili.
Remove bay leaf before serving. Serve over cooked pasta and top with your choice of toppings.
YIELD: about 3 cups (580 g)
Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 331.7
- Total Fat: 2.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 135.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 61.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.4 g
- Protein: 16.8 g
Member Reviews
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NONNAOF2
I made this the day after Christmas, we were going to be gone and I didn't want to think about making dinner when we got home . It was a hit with everyone! I had most of the ingredients except for the crumbles, so I used freshly ground chicken breast instead to make it even more full of protein! - 12/27/13