Healthy Crock Pot Cincinnati Chili

Healthy Crock Pot Cincinnati Chili

Sometimes called Skyline Chili, too. This version has all the amazing spices of traditional Cincinnati Chili, with a few healthy modifications! Perfect for your next football party or even a weeknight meal. The Crock Pot makes it possible!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6 15

Active time 30

Servings

Calories 373kcal

Author Laura Yautz

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 large Onion, chopped
1 Sweet red pepper, chopped
2 Carrots, chopped
1 cup chopped Mushrooms
8 oz Split Black Urad Dal (or black or green lentils)
3 cups Homemade vegetable broth or low/no added salt vegetable broth
2 cans (30 oz) No Added Salt Tomato Sauce
1 can (6 oz) No Added Salt Tomato Paste
½ oz Baking chocolate
¼ cup Chili powder
2 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
½ teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (more or less, to taste)
¼ teaspoon Allspice
¼ teaspoon ground Cloves
1 lb Whole Wheat Spaghetti, cooked according to directions
Cheddar Cheese (see recipe notes for suggestion)
Optional: Chopped onions and parsley to garnish

Instructions

Add all ingredients, down to cloves, to slow cooker. Stir and cook on high for 6 hours, or low for 10 hours.
Ladle over cooked spaghetti, top with grated cheddar cheese (or substitute of choice), and sprinkle with chopped onions and parsley, if desired.

Notes

I used this Vegan Sharp Cheddar Cheese recipe, and made it with sunflower seeds instead of cashews. I highly recommend! But if you'd prefer to not make an additional recipe, subbing a commercial non-dairy shredded cheese, or shredded cheddar cheese is fine. To keep it on the healthier side, watch your portion of ANY cheese or "cheese" you use!

Nutrition