Description
Discover how to create vibrant Hot Chili and Spice Leafy Bowls, a perfect blend of heat and flavor, with our step-by-step guide. Ignite your taste buds today!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) (450 grams) ground beef or chicken
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) (240 milliliters) canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s (30 grams) tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 grams) chili powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams) ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams) smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2.5 grams) cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2.5 grams) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) (1.25 grams) black pepper
- 1 cup (240 ml) (240 milliliters) cooked black beans
- 1 cup (240 ml) (240 milliliters) cooked kidney beans
- 4 cup (960 ml) s (240 grams) mixed leafy greens (such as spinach, kale, or Swiss chard)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) (4 grams) chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add ground beef or chicken to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Mix in chopped bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes, until slightly softened.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and stir in tomato paste.
- Add chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add cooked black beans and kidney beans to the pan. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Place mixed leafy greens in serving bowls.
- Spoon the hot chili mixture over the leafy greens.
- Top each bowl with sliced avocado.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the bowls.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- Sauté onions a bit longer for richer flavor before adding garlicnBrown the meat well and drain excess fat to prevent greasinessnHand-crush canned tomatoes for a smooth sauce