I am on a journey to transition at my own pace, to a mostly plant-based diet and chili is a favourite at our house so I began experimenting to create a version that we would love as much as the original one. I think I am pretty close!!

Cancer-fighting: This combination of white kidney beans that rich in antioxidants, fibers and B9 (or folic acid) with known cancer fighting ingredients such as shiitake mushrooms (high in vitamin D) and the lycopene released from cooking tomatoes make this dish a powerful cancer-fighting comfort food in addition to the benefits of black beans which are known to support heart health!

Enjoy!

1st batch of ingredients

• 1/2 large Spanish onions diced
• 4 cloves of garlic minced
• 12 large cremini mushroom sliced
• 9 mixed sizes shiitake mushrooms chopped
• 3 celery stalks diced.
• 1 each red and green bell peppers diced
• 1 large jalapeño peppers diced (optional, according to the level of heat you are looking for)
• 2 large carrots diced

2nd batch of ingredients

• 2 tbsp of Dijon mustard
• 1 can tomato paste
• 1tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp of Chili powder
• 2 tbsp of garlic powder/salt
• 1 tbsp of onion powder
• 1 tbsp of black pepper
• 1 tsp of cumin
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried

3rd batch of ingredients

• 1 – 19 oz can of black bean
• 1 – 19 oz can of red kidney beans
• 1 – 19 oz can of white kidney beans
• 2 – 28 oz can of diced San Marzano tomatoes
• 1 cup of vegetable broth (I rinse the tomato cans to get all the good stuff and throw it in the pot so I simply add concentrated bouillon after)
• I can of pitted black olives
• 2 tbsp each of chopped fresh parsley and cilantro

In a large pot, place 2 tbsp of grapeseed oil and heat at medium heat. Add the onions and caramelize (until golden brown). Add the rest of the 1st batch of ingredients one by one, stirring to coat and to sautée all the vegetables.

Add the 2nd batch of ingredients and mix well to coat all vegetables, cook for 30 seconds.

Add the 3rd batch of ingredients, mix well, cover and let simmer for about an hour at very low heat.