Slow Cooker Hominy-Spiked Light Chili Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Hominy-Spiked Light Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, peeled and cubed; 2 tablespoons oil; 2 onions, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups white beans, cooked and drained; 1 (15 ounce) can hominy, drained and rinsed; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 1 ½ cups vegan monterey jack cheese; avocado, sliced (optional); vegan sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 large eggplant, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons oil
2 onions, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups vegetable broth
2 cups white beans, cooked and drained
1 (15 ounce) can hominy, drained and rinsed
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 ½ cups vegan monterey jack cheese
avocado, sliced (optional)
vegan sour cream (optional)

1
Place peeled and cubed eggplant in a strainer and sprinkle liberally with salt.
2
Let sit for 30-60 minutes, then rinse with cold water and pat dry.
3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add eggplant and saute until lightly browned.
5
When done, move to slow cooker.
6
Reduce heat to medium and add onions to skillet, adding more oil if needed.
7
Saute about 3 minutes, or until tender.
8
Add garlic, cumin, and oregano and saute for 1 minute.
9
Add tomatoes and bring to a boil, then move to the slow cooker.
10
Add vegetable broth, beans, and hominy to slow cooker and stir well.
11
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
12
Add bell pepper and jalapeno.
13
Cover and cook on high for 20 minutes.
14
Stir in cheese and serve.
15
Garnish with avocado and sour cream if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large eggplant, peeled and cubed, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 onions, diced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Hominy-Spiked Light 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.

Slow Cooker Hominy-Spiked Light Chili

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