Dollar General partnered with a registered nutritionist to create DG Better For You meals, which provide healthier recipes with items sourced from DG stores. Squash and bulgur wheat bring vitamins, minerals, and fiber to this slow cooker chili. Top with nonfat Greek yogurt and low-fat cheese for Better For You options, or consider draining the kidney beans and using ½ cup water in place of the drained liquid or using no-salt-added canned tomatoes to cut down on sodium.
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

This slow-cooker vegetarian chili checks all the necessary flavor boxes: spicy, smoky, and savory. Each ladleful is loaded with hearty, protein-rich ingredients like Clover Valley® Light Red Kidney Beans to keep you satisfied for hours. Serve it up with your favorite toppings, and maybe even some tortilla chips for dipping.
Find many of the ingredients for this dish at your local Dollar General!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup
extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp.
tomato paste
- 1
large onion, chopped
- 2
serrano peppers, chopped
- 4
garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 Tbsp.
chili powder
- 2 tsp.
smoked paprika
- 1/2 oz.
adobo seasoning
- 1 1/2 tsp.
dried oregano
- 1 tsp.
ground cumin
- 1 tsp.
ground coriander
- 2 tsp.
kosher salt
- 1
(28-oz.) can diced tomatoes
- 1
(12-oz.) can Italian whole plum tomatoes
- 2
(15.5-oz.) cans Clover Valley® Light Red Kidney Beans
- 1 1/2 cups
water
- 1/2 cup
bulgur wheat
- 2 cups
fresh corn kernels
- 2 cups
kabocha or butternut squash, cut into ½" pieces
- 1/4 cup
freshly chopped parsley
Nonfat Greek yogurt
Minced red onions
Sliced serrano peppers
Low-fat shredded cheese
Directions
- Step 1Heat slow cooker on high, then add oil and tomato paste.
- Step 2Once the oil is hot, stir, then add onion, peppers, garlic, spices, and salt. Let mixture cook until spices begin to get fragrant and onions start to turn soft and translucent, about 7 minutes.
- Step 3Add canned tomatoes and Clover Valley® Light Red Kidney Beans and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Step 4Add the water, bulgur, corn, squash, and parsley. Cover again, turn heat to low, and continue cooking until the squash is tender through, about 1 hour more.
- Step 5Serve garnished with toppings such as plain yogurt, red onions, sliced peppers, and cheese.

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