Savory Vegetable and Bean Chili Bowl with Rice and Spices and Herbs and Spices

This Savory Vegetable and Bean Chili Bowl is a hearty and flavorful dish, packed with nutritious ingredients and aromatic spices. Served over a bed of fluffy rice, it's the perfect comforting meal for any night of the week.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion, chopped - 1 medium
• Garlic, minced - 3 cloves
• Bell pepper, chopped - 1 medium (any color)
• Carrot, diced - 1 medium
• Celery, diced - 1 stalk
• Zucchini, diced - 1 medium
• Canned diced tomatoes - 400 grams
• Canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed - 240 grams
• Canned black beans, drained and rinsed - 240 grams
• Vegetable broth - 500 milliliters
• Chili powder - 2 teaspoons
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Cooked rice - 300 grams (for serving)

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
3. Stir in minced garlic, bell pepper, carrot, and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes.
4. Add the diced zucchini and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Pour in the canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and vegetable broth.
6. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
7. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat and let it cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Before serving, stir in the fresh cilantro and lime juice.
9. Serve the chili over cooked rice in bowls.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 75 g
• Fiber: 18 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.
• High in plant-based protein, supporting muscle maintenance.

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