How To Make Heifer Farm's Veggie Chili Recipe

If you’re lucky enough to have nutrient-rich, garden-fresh vegetables on hand, here’s a recipe that capitalizes on their good flavor. The recipe is courtesy of the excellent chefs at Heifer Farm in Rutland, Mass., who have a special knack for making the very most of their harvests.

Heifer Farm Veggie Chili

• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 ½ cups bell peppers, chopped
• 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons oregano
• 1 tablespoon coriander
• 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
• 4 cups corn
• 1 ½ cups of cooked black beans*
• 1 ½ cups of cooked pinto beans*
• 2 cups water
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional additions:

• 1 pound of cooked ground beef
• 4 cups winter squash, cut into half-inch cubes
• 1-2 zucchini or summer squash, diced
• hot peppers, to taste