Wendy'S Healthy Champion Crock Pot Chilli Recipe

Name: Wendy'S Healthy Champion Crock Pot Chilli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SOAK, DRAIN, RESOAK, REDRAIN; 6 c dry mixed beans* of your choice; (ie: 3c kidney+ 3c mixed); *Or just use 2 cans of your favorite beans, drained and rinsed well.; CHOP & SAUTE; 2 large onions; 4 celery stalks; 3c mushrooms; 1-2 cloves garlic; COARSELY CHOP; 4-5 cups of fresh veggies of your choice (shredded carrots, broccoli, zucchini, bell peppers); COMBINE IN HUGE CROCK POT; 20 oz can tomato sauce; 13 oz can tomato paste; 30 oz can diced tomatoes (do not drain); 2c water; 1/2 cup of any Diana's Sauce (Honey garlic or chicken/ribs gives a sweet underflavour. Smokehouse gives a smoky flavour); 1/4 cup brown sugar; 4T Chilli powder; 2T coarse sea salt; 2T black pepper; 2T dry mustard; 1T cinnamon; 1T nutmeg; 2T tumeric; 1T dried chillies; 3T pulverized sea vegetables (ie: arame, wakame, etc. )

Servings: persons

SOAK, DRAIN, RESOAK, REDRAIN
6 c dry mixed beans* of your choice
(ie: 3c kidney+ 3c mixed)
*Or just use 2 cans of your favorite beans, drained and rinsed well.
CHOP & SAUTE
2 large onions
4 celery stalks
3c mushrooms
1-2 cloves garlic
COARSELY CHOP
4-5 cups of fresh veggies of your choice (shredded carrots, broccoli, zucchini, bell peppers)
COMBINE IN HUGE CROCK POT
20 oz can tomato sauce
13 oz can tomato paste
30 oz can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
2c water
1/2 cup of any Diana's Sauce (Honey garlic or chicken/ribs gives a sweet underflavour. Smokehouse gives a smoky flavour)
1/4 cup brown sugar
4T Chilli powder
2T coarse sea salt
2T black pepper
2T dry mustard
1T cinnamon
1T nutmeg
2T tumeric
1T dried chillies
3T pulverized sea vegetables (ie: arame, wakame, etc. )

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1. Prepare the dried beans the night before by repeatedly soaking and draining them until the water runs fairly clear.(at least 4 hours or even overnight)
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Canned beans work just fine, however. Just be sure to drain them and rinse them well. This is the step that reduces gassy after effects.
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2. Saute the first group of veggies
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3. Chop the second group of veggies
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4. Mix all the hot veggies, cold veggies, and all other ingredients in a very large crock pot.
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5. Stir well and often to avoid burning on the pot's hot spots. If you are leaving it unattended for the day, that's ok too.
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6. Cook 6-8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
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7. IMPORTANT HINTS:
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About an hour before serving, have a small bowl to taste its progress. A spoonful is not enough to get a true reading on the spices and aftertastes. This is the time to add water, chilli powder, salt, etc. to fine tune the taste and consistency you want. If you like less spice, cut down the hot spices in the original recipe, and add more at the end. You can always add spice now, but if it's too hot, you can't take it out.

956

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SOAK, DRAIN, RESOAK, REDRAIN, 6 c dry mixed beans* of your choice, (ie: 3c kidney+ 3c mixed), *Or just use 2 cans of your favorite beans, drained and rinsed well., and more.

Yes, Wendy'S Healthy Champion Crock Pot Chilli falls under the General 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!

Wendy'S Healthy Champion Crock Pot Chilli

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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