Caribbean Chili

Ginny McMeans

Ginny McMeans

Published:

September 9, 2023

Last Modified:

September 9, 2023

Caribbean Chili is spicy with a bucketful of veggies. This recipe can be served all year because of its warmth in the winter and it has a summer festive vibe.


Caribbean Chili has lots of spices and herbs but is very easy to make – fun too. You feel so creative with this recipe because there are so many fresh vegetables.

Just prepare your veggies and measure out the spices.

This time of the year, when it’s so cold outside I start to daydream about a winter vacation. One that’s in the Caribbean would be pretty perfect. And any island would work too.

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That’s the direction my head was going when I  came up with this Caribbean Chili. A lot of the spices are borrowed from the famous jerk spice mix and, let me tell you, they work!

Everything blends so well together, and it ends up being a spicy hot chili with a lot of depth. A reward for yourself and a treat for anyone who shares it with you.

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Caribbean Chili Recipe

Ginny McMeans
5 from 9 votes
Caribbean Chili is spicy with a bucketful of veggies. 
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion – diced
  • 1 green pepper – diced
  • 2 carrots – diced
  • 3 roma tomatoes – chopped
  • 5 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic – minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 15 ounces kidney beans – can, drained
  • 1 ear corn – cut from the cob

Instructions
 

  • Prepare all your vegetables.
  • In a large skillet heat the oil and then add the onion and bell pepper.
    In a large skillet heat the oil and then add the onion and bell pepper
  • Saute until the onion is translucent.
    Saute until the onion is translucent
  • Add the tomatoes, carrots, tomato paste and water.
    Add the tomatoes, carrots, tomato paste and water
  • Add in all the spices and herbs.
    Add in all the spices and herbs
  • Bring to a boil, cover and turn down to simmer for 30 minutes.
    Bring to a boil cover and turn down to simmer
  • Add the kidney beans and corn.
    Add the kidney beans and corn
  • Cook on a low simmer for another 15 minutes.
    Cook on a low simmer for another 15 minutes

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Notes

IF FREEZING:
Let cool to room temperature. Package in freezer safe rigid sided containers.
TO PREPARE AFTER FREEZING:
Remove from the freezer and put in the refrigerator overnight because it is a pretty solid mass and will take longer to defrost. The night of serving – Put all in a large saucepan and heat through. Ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving:1Serving, Calories:301kcal, Carbohydrates:47g, Protein:13g, Fat:9g, Saturated Fat:1g, Sodium:957mg, Potassium:1223mg, Fiber:13g, Sugar:10g, Vitamin A:7480IU, Vitamin C:44.4mg, Calcium:88mg, Iron:5.8mg

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  1. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen Avatar

    I love the flavors of caribbean food! This chili looks wonderful!

  2. Jennifer Bliss Avatar

    This looks and sounds perfect!!!! Just what the cold weather blast ordered!!!

  3. Sarah Avatar

    This sounds like such a perfect recipe for this crazy cold weather we’re having in New England!! Thanks for sharing, can’t wait to make this!

  4. linda spiker Avatar

    5 stars
    That is a bowl of goodness right there! PS I have never used all spice in a chili before. I will now!

  5. Emma Avatar
    Emma

    Looks so hearty and inviting. Can’t wait to try this. I love food with lots of spices and flavour!

  6. Marie Avatar

    5 stars
    That is one hearty bowl of deliciousness! Love all the spices in it. Yum!

  7. Danielle Avatar
    Danielle

    5 stars
    How comforting does this look! That is a hearty bowl of chilli right there and I am loving all the beans.

  8. Marre Ruebusch Avatar
    Marre Ruebusch

    5 stars
    Am I missing something here? Is 1/2 cup water correct? I thought it needed a lot more water than that. I realize the veggies give up some water but not enough to make a soup.

    1. Ginny McMeans Avatar

      Well, maybe you missed that this is chili and not soup Marre. It actually would be a great soup with more liquid. The photos match the recipe.

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Ginny McMeans

Hi, my name is Ginny and it is fantastic that you have come to visit and see my recipes. I have a positive attitude and can’t seem to be in nature enough. My North American bird count is 678 and I’m always watching for mammals and insects too. My head is stuffed full of recipes that I want to create and life is just to dang short. The recipes feature healthy and delicious vegan food that you can enjoy now or freeze for future meals.

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