Our best healthy chili recipes

Nothing says warm and cozy like a bowl of steaming chili. Whether it's meat-based or vegetarian, chili can be tailored to suit your tastes. Try one of these healthy recipes to widen your chili repertoire

Our best healthy chili recipes

Classic Chili Con Carne with Cornbread
Slow-cooked beef and beans in a rich tomato sauce spiced with chilis and cumin make this an inviting meal on a wintry day. Warm, crumbly, moist cornbread studded with corn kernels and mild green chiles makes the perfect accompaniment for a classic chili con carne.

Meaty Mushroom Chili
For chili lovers who don’t like beans, here’s a recipe that uses mushrooms instead to delicious effect.

Hearty Italian Chili
A traditional hearty chili with Italian touches—spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and pepperoni.

Cabbage Patch Chili
Cabbage adds a slightly sweet note to conventional chili.

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Web exclusive: February 2009
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  • Well, in your intro you say, and I quote "Whether it's meat-based or vegetarian", but the 4 recipes you list all have beef! Where's the vegetarian? Read more..

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