Healthy Cashew Chili Recipe

Name: Healthy Cashew Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup onion, coarsely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped; 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (28 ounce) canwhole tomatoes with juice (halve tomatoes); 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup water; 1 cup corn kernel, fresh or frozen; 2 teaspoons chili powder (approximate, adjust to your liking); ⅛ teaspoon Tabasco sauce (approximate, adjust to your liking); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 bay leaf; fresh ground pepper, to taste; 1 cup cashews, whole and raw; 1 cup dark raisin; salt; monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onion, coarsely chopped
1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) canwhole tomatoes with juice (halve tomatoes)
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 cup corn kernel, fresh or frozen
2 teaspoons chili powder (approximate, adjust to your liking)
⅛ teaspoon Tabasco sauce (approximate, adjust to your liking)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 bay leaf
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 cup cashews, whole and raw
1 cup dark raisin
salt
monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese, for garnish

1
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic.
3
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 8 minutes.
4
Stir in the tomatoes with juice, beans, tomato sauce, water, corn, chili powder, Tabasco sauce, cumin, oregano, basil, bay leaf, and pepper.
5
Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
7
Stir in cashews and raisins.
8
Continue to simmer, covered, until the raisins are plump and the cashews are tender, about 20 minutes.
9
Remove the bay leaf.
10
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
11
Top each serving with cheese.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup onion, coarsely chopped, 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped, 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Healthy Cashew Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Healthy Cashew Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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