Anti Inflammatory Moroccan Cinnamon-Spice Three Bean Chili
This deeply fragrant pot of chili pulls from the spice markets of North Africa to deliver something that feels genuinely exciting at the dinner table. Turmeric, fresh ginger, and extra-virgin olive oil are doing serious heavy lifting here — each one is well-regarded for its role in a diet built around reducing inflammation, and together they create a base that's as purposeful as it is delicious. The warm cinnamon and smoked paprika give the broth a complexity that makes this taste like it simmered all day, even though 30 minutes of gentle bubbling is all it takes. Three kinds of beans — chickpeas, black beans, and kidney beans — pack in plant-based protein and fiber, making every bowl genuinely satisfying without relying on anything processed or hard to source. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens the whole pot and keeps the flavors from feeling heavy. This recipe makes six servings, so it's a smart Sunday cook that sets you up for easy, nourishing meals all week long.
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6 servings
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
For serving
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- 2
Add the onion and red bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent and the pepper is tender, about 7–8 minutes.
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