Toss in your favorite veggies, sprinkle in your special chili seasoning and let the crock pot do the work. Packed with beans and vegetables, this Blue Zones* recipe will warm you up all winter. Set it and forget it — when you return home, a delicious, healthy meal is waiting for you. Enjoy and nourish your body with every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound red or kidney beans
- 4 teaspoon olive oil
- One large onion
- Four carrots
- Six stalks celery
- Five cloves of garlic
- Two green peppers
- Two habanero peppers
- One large can of stewed tomatoes
- 8 cups vegetable stock (or 4 cups veggie stock and 4 cups water)
- Salt and pepper
- One package vegan/plant-based hamburger or soy crumbles (optional)
- One avocado, cubed, for garnish (optional)
Preparation
- Soak beans overnight.
- Chop and sauté all vegetables and hamburger (if using) until onions are clear, but not burnt.
- Combine all ingredients in a crock pot and let stew all day (alternative method: Let simmer on stove for 70 minutes).
- Salt and pepper to taste.
View the original recipe on the Blue Zones site.
*HonorHealth is steadfast in its commitment to go beyond the traditional expectations of a healthcare system. We are proud to be the presenting sponsor of Blue Zones Project Scottsdale, along with Cigna Healthcare and Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona.
The Blue Zones Project Scottsdale represents a multi-year collaborative effort with the City of Scottsdale that involves the entire community working together toward one common goal – to support and build a culture of community health and well-being.