Apple Chili

Directions

  1. 1Dice the apples.
  2. 2Mince the garlic.
  3. 3Dice the red onion.
  4. 4Mince the chili paste.
  5. 5Combine chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and onion powder in a small glass.
  6. 6Whisk the spices together.
  7. 7Add the diced red onion to the slow cooker.
  8. 8Add the minced garlic to the slow cooker.
  9. 9Add the diced apples to the slow cooker.
  10. 10Pour the spice mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
  11. 11Add the chili paste to the slow cooker.
  12. 12Add tomato paste to the slow cooker.
  13. 13Add lentils to the slow cooker.
  14. 14Add pinto beans to the slow cooker.
  15. 15Add kidney beans to the slow cooker.
  16. 16Add roasted red peppers to the slow cooker.
  17. 17Pour vegetable broth into the slow cooker.
  18. 18Add a cinnamon stick to the slow cooker.
  19. 19Cover the slow cooker with its lid.
  20. 20Stir the chili in the slow cooker.
  21. 21Serve the apple chili in a bowl.
  22. 22Add two pieces of cornbread to the chili.
  23. 23Garnish with fresh cilantro.
  24. 24Add sliced avocado to the chili.
  25. 25Top with sour cream.
  26. 26Garnish with chopped green onions and black pepper.

Ingredients

  • apples
  • garlic
  • red onion
  • chili paste
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • onion powder
  • tomato paste
  • lentils
  • pinto beans
  • kidney beans
  • roasted red peppers
  • vegetable broth
  • cinnamon stick
  • cornbread
  • cilantro
  • avocado
  • sour cream
  • green onion

Equipment

knifecutting boardslow cookerwhiskbowlladlepan

Tips

  • Don't doubt this idea! Trust me apples belong in your chili. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
  • You can also google "make it dairy free chili" to make it dairy-free.