This week marks the first 7 days of a Whole30 challenge I am doing with some friends at my office. Since the goal of this challenge was to help show my friends how easy cooking Paleo can be, I wanted to choose a dish that was going to be satisfying, easy, and could be frozen for a simple grab-n-go meal. Though the weather is getting warmer, I knew that both of my friends were fans of spicy food and loved Chili. This seemed like the perfect item to put on our week 1 menu. Chili is such a simple dish, but incredibly satisfying. The great thing about Chili, is that you are starting out with a recipe base that is almost Paleo, so you only need to make a few adjustments. While a typical Chili may call for beans, cheese and sour cream, the real satisfaction comes from the flavor. The Whole30 Chili I came up with substitutes extra veggies for the beans, and is served with Guacamole to supplement the sour cream.
I have made this Chili at least a dozen times for big gatherings, or just as a great meal to take with me throughout the week for lunch. It is a hit every time! It also freezes really well – so portion it out into Ziploc bags and keep it in your freezer for an easy grab-n-go meal option. Serve in mugs or as a topper for your baked sweet potato.
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