Vegan Chili Verde
Ingredients
4 medium cloves garlic
2 poblano peppers, stemmed and seeded
4 fresh tomatillos, each cut in half (husks removed, rinsed well)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium white onion, cut into small dice
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
One 15-ounce can low-sodium Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
One 15-ounce can low-sodium pinto beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup bulgur wheat
1 1/2 cups chopped Tuscan kale (from about 6 leaves, stemmed)
1 quart low-sodium vegetable broth
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Lime wedges, for garnish
Hot sauce, such as Cholula brand (optional)
Directions
Start by broiling up your “verde” ingredients: Position an oven rack 4 to 6 inches from the broiler element; preheat the broiler. Place the garlic, poblano peppers and tomatillos on baking sheet and broil for 6 to 8 minutes until the peppers are starting to blacken and blister.
Transfer the garlic to a plate (to avoid burning), then turn over the peppers and tomatillos; broil for 5 to 6 minutes more, until peppers are blackened and the tomatillos are soft.
Meanwhile, heat the oil until shimmering over medium heat in a large pot or Dutch oven. Cook the onion for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent. Stir in the oregano, cumin and chili powder and cook for an additional minute. Add the corn, the drained Great Northern and pinto beans, bulgur, kale, 3 cups of the broth and the salt. Cook, gently bubbling, for 15 to 20 minutes until the bulgur is tender.
Once the veggies are done, carefully transfer them to a blender and add the remaining cup of broth. Cover and blend until just smooth, then pour into pot while it is simmering (anytime within the cooking time is fine). They’ll add a nice green color and body to the chili.
Garnish with the cilantro, lime wedges and hot sauce, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories per serving (based on 6): 430
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: 10g 15%
Saturated Fat: 2g 10%
Cholesterol: 0mg 0%
Sodium: 650mg 27%
Total Carbohydrates: 74g 25%
Dietary Fiber: 13g 52%
Sugar: 6g
Protein: 16g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than 65g
Saturated Fat: Less than 20g
Cholesterol: Less than 300mg
Sodium: Less than 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g