Clara's Cooking | Whole30 Chili

I think a nice thing about a lot of soups and chilis is that you can have flexibility with the vegetables. You can change them up depending on the sales in your grocery store, you can add several varieties or just a few. For me, it seems like as long as the general flavors and spices are added, a "chili" is still a "chili", and a "minestrone" is still a "minestrone."

WHOLE30 'CHILI'

Ingredients:

1lb ground beef, turkey, or chicken
1 bell pepper, diced
1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
1 large can (29oz) crushed tomatoes
2-3 zucchini, cut into half rounds or quarter rounds, depending on size
2 carrots, finely diced
1/2 TBSP crushed red pepper
1/2 TBSP chili powder
1/2 TBSP cumin
1 tsp cinnamon
Garlic powder (to taste)
Salt & pepper
Olive oil


Directions:

Tips:
- Top with avocado slices or cilantro for a nice presentation!
- If too thick, add water in 1/2 cup increments until you achieve desired consistency.
- These are Whole30 friendly, but if you wish to add some non-Whole30 ingredients, consider adding kidney beans for more bulk, plus it adds protein and fiber. You could also add corn.

Enjoy!

love + light,
Clara