Bring on the Cozy Vibes with 6 Healthy Ways to Eat Chili
You’re one dish away from instant comfort.
If you find yourself stumped on what to cook for dinner this week, a piping hot bowl of chili is sure to satisfy all your cravings. Loaded with hearty veggies and fragrant spices, this one-pot dish is a cold weather must-make. Plus, a big batch can easily be packed up and taken for lunch the next day or reheated for dinner the following night. Choose your favorite from the list below — and don’t be surprised if a neighbor (or three) shows up for dinner unexpectedly.
Slow-Cooker Chili (pictured above)
If you spend a majority of your weekends running back and forth between football and soccer games, this ultra-flavorful chili is the one for you. Simply drop all your ingredients into a slow cooker and dinner will be ready whenever you are. It’s truly a game-winning meal.
Tara Donne
It’s super easy to go meatless for a day (or a few) with this veggie-loaded dish. You’ll use juicy tomatoes, a variety of beans, spicy bell peppers, fiery jalapenos and flavorful onions to make the hearty base and add in fluffy couscous for a finishing touch. Make it on a Sunday to enjoy when you get home from work or school on Monday (and Tuesday, and Wednesday and — you get the point.)
Justin Walker
If you have picky eaters in your house, this super cheesy, kid-friendly approach to classic chili is sure to be a hit. Follow the recipe as is for those who like spice and omit a few ingredients for those who don’t – everyone's sure to ask you for a second serving either way.
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This delicious chili from Ree Drummond is perfect for big batch cooking. Follow Ree's lead and cook your chicken in Mexican beer to infuse it with a sweet flavor unlike any you've ever tasted before.
Justin Walker
If you've never worked with hominy or ground turkey before, this super simple recipe is a great one to start with. Plus, you'll only need 40 minutes in the kitchen to whip it up.
Christopher Testani
Though it's not your average "chili" dish, these chili-stuffed sweet potatoes are so irresistible we had to include them on this list. Each one is stuffed with a yummy combination of crumbly beef, gooey cheddar cheese, fresh pico de gallo and crunchy scallions to give you the perfect guilty pleasure dish, without even a fraction of the guilt.
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