Spinach Chili Recipes

PASTA WITH CHILLI TOMATOES & SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and gently fry the onion, garlic and chilli flakes, stirring regularly, for 5 mins (add a little water if they begin to stick).
• Cook pasta following pack instructions. Add the tomatoes, wine and oregano to the frying pan and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 mins.
• Shake the spinach into the pan and cook for 1-2 mins until wilted. Drain the pasta and tip into the pan with the sauce. Toss to combine, sprinkle with cheese and serve.

BLACK BEAN, CHICKEN AND SPINACH CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven or large pot. Brown the chicken until it is cooked through and there is no pink.
• Add the onions, garlic, chili powder and cumin; stir for about 2-3 minutes.
• Next, add the beans, tomatoes, spinach, tomato paste and water; mix well. Reduce heat to low and simmer partially covered for a minimum of 30 minutes stirring occasionally.

CHILE-GARLIC SPINACH

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add chile and garlic, and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Gradually add spinach and cook, tossing constantly, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt. Serve with lemon wedges.

GREEN CHILE SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a shallow 1-quart baking dish and set aside.
• In a medium mixing bowl, toss together the chilies, spinach, pepper jack and Parmesan cheeses. In another bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients and then fold into the chile and cheese mixture until well combined.
• Transfer to a prepared baking dish and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until bubbling and starting to brown. If the dip is bubbling and not browning, place under the broiler for a couple minutes.
• Serve warm with tortilla chips.

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• 1. Rinse Great Northern beans. Place in Dutch oven, cover with water, and soak overnight.
• 2. Add onion, garlic, spinach, green chiles, salt, pepper, cumin, and chicken broth to beans.
• 3. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours or till beans are cooked and tender.
• 4. Add grated pepper jack and chicken, continue simmering until chicken is warm and cheese is melted.

SPINACH WITH CHILLI & LEMON CRUMBS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large frying pan, then when it starts to foam, tip in the breadcrumbs, zest, garlic and chilli. Cook until golden and crunchy. Remove from the pan, season and set aside.
• Add the spinach to the pan and wilt, stirring. Season and serve with the crunchy crumbs sprinkled over the top.

CHICKEN, BEAN, AND SPINACH CHILI

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in large stock pot (6-8 quart)
• Add onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Sauté until soft.
• Stir in spinach.
• Add chicken and stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cumin, salt, and cocoa powder.
• Mix in tomatoes and beans.
• Simmer over low heat for several hours or put in slow cooker on low for 4-6 hours.

PUMPKIN TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Liberally coat a large pot or Dutch oven with oil spray and warm over medium-high heat.
• Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes, or until the onion softens.
• Add the garlic, stir everything together, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the ground turkey or chicken. Use a spatula or large spoon to break up the meat as it cooks. Continue to cook about 6 to 7 minutes, until fully cooked.
• Add the beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, pumpkin puree, broth, chili powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice), cumin, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper, and stir.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Right before serving, add the spinach and mix throughout.
• Enjoy the chili with desired toppings, such as avocado, nonfat plain Greek yogurt, cilantro, and salsa.

VEGETARIAN PUMPKIN SPINACH CHILI

Steps:

• Combine the tomatoes, pumpkin, vegetable juice, okra, broccoli, carrot, zucchini, onion, pumpkin pie spice, sugar, vinegar, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker; cook on High until the vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 hours.
• Stir the vegetarian ground beef crumbles, fava beans, and spinach into the tomato mixture; continue cooking until completely warmed, 20 to 30 minutes more.

SPINACH CHILI

Steps:

• Chop the onion and mix in with the browning beef. Chop all peppers and set aside. After the beef has browned, drain the grease. Add the mixture of all peppers, beans and diced tomatoes to the pot. Add about 1.5 cups of water. Add Williams seasoning and Tapatio hot sauce - to your own taste. Bring the pot to a boil for only about 5 minutes, then simmer for 4-5 hours at a low temperature. About ten minutes before serving, add the entire bag of spinach a little at a time, mixing it into the chili. Turn off heat for about 15 minutes before serving.