Low Fat Vegan Heirloom Bean Chili With Wheat Recipe

Name: Low Fat Vegan Heirloom Bean Chili With Wheat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup red hard spring wheat berries (dry); ⅛ teaspoon salt; ½ cup desert pebble beans (dry); ½ cup pinquito beans (dry); 1 cup chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon safflower oil; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 4 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup water (optional)

Servings: persons

½ cup red hard spring wheat berries (dry)
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup desert pebble beans (dry)
½ cup pinquito beans (dry)
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon safflower oil
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 cup water (optional)

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["Prepare the beans: Soak beans in enough water to cover overnight.", "Alternately, place water in large pot with 2"" of water to cover.", "Bring to a rolling boil and cook for 2 minutes.", "Remove from heat, cover and let sit 1 hour.", "Rinse beans thoroughly after soaking.", "Prepare the wheat berries: Rinse wheat berries in cold water.", "Place wheat berries, salt, and 1 3/4 cup water in saucepan.", "Bring to a boil them simmer, covered, for 45 minutes.", "Drain and let sit while preparing next ingredients.", "In large pot, heat oil over medium high heat.", "Saute onions and garlic until onions are translucent.", "Add tomatoes, chili powder, soaked and rinsed beans, rice wine vinegar and brown sugar to pot.", "Simmer for 30 minutes.", "Add red pepper flakes and wheat berries.", "Allow to simmer another 30 minutes.", "Add water, if desired, to preferred consistency of chili.", "Enjoy!"]

266

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup red hard spring wheat berries (dry), ⅛ teaspoon salt, ½ cup desert pebble beans (dry), ½ cup pinquito beans (dry), and more.

Yes, Low Fat Vegan Heirloom Bean Chili With Wheat 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!

Low Fat Vegan Heirloom Bean Chili With Wheat

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