Paleo Hearty Veggie Chili

Warm up your soul with this **Paleo Hearty Veggie Chili**, a wholesome, plant-based twist on the classic comfort food. Packed with vibrant vegetables like sweet potato, zucchini, bell peppers, and carrots, this chili is as nutrient-dense as it is flavorful. Seasoned with bold spices like chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin, it delivers a smoky, slightly spicy kick that's sure to satisfy. With a base of crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, this gluten-free and dairy-free chili is both hearty and nourishing, perfect for a cozy dinner or meal prep. Top it off with creamy diced avocado and fresh cilantro for a refreshing finish. Ready in just over an hour, this satisfying one-pot wonder is ideal for healthy weeknight dinners that align with your paleo lifestyle.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium bell peppers, diced (any color)
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 can (28 ounces) canned tomatoes, crushed
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large avocado, diced
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3

Add the diced bell peppers, carrots, and zucchini to the pot and sauté for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 4

Stir in the diced sweet potato and canned crushed tomatoes, including the juice.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and let it cook for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with diced avocado and fresh chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2035.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1260.0

Total Fat 66.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4837.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 157.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.8g	0%
Total Sugars 55.5g
Protein 28.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 434.4mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 4888.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.5%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 47.0%