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Mushroom Chili Recipe
by Rich H

Mushroom Chili

An earthy, spicy meatless stew. A stew so hot we call it chili!

Rating: 4.1/5
Avg. 4.1/5 5 votes
Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 6 servings

Goes Well With: crusty Italian bread

Wine and Drink Pairings: nice cabernet

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. of olive oil or grapeseed oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. of crushed, dried fennel
  • 1 tsp. of sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp. of ground red pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. of chili powder
  • 4 green onions, sliced (include some green)
  • 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning or herb mix
  • 1/2 cup of Chianti or Sangiovese
  • 2 cups of small button mushrooms, coarsely
  • chopped ( portobello mushrooms are also good)
  • 3 cans (15 oz.) of diced tomatoes with juice
  • 2 cans (15 oz.) of cannellini beans, rinsed & drained
  • Shredded Parmesan or vegan Parmesan and chopped
  • Italian parsley (optional)
  • Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot, over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onions and garlic, Italian seasoning and chili
  3. powder.
  4. Stir well and allow to cook for about 2 minutes.
  5. Add in the red and black pepper, fennel, sea salt
  6. and continue to cook while stirring, for another minute.
  7. Add the mushrooms and the wine and cook while stirring
  8. until the mushrooms have softened a little - about 2 minutes.
  9. Add the beans and tomatoes and bring to a boil.
  10. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes
  11. more or until some of the liquid has reduced.
  12. Garnish with the cheese and parsley and serve.