Today marks the final
food-related Holiday for the month of February! Don’t be discouraged, there are
still plenty more to come! Happy National Chili Day everyone!
Chili, or chili con
carne as it’s known, is a tomato-based “spicy stew” that is loaded with
vegetables, beans, and meaty goodness! For those of you who prefer a vegetarian
or vegan option, chili is just as good without the meat! Its super hearty and
is (you guessed it!) a good source of dietary fiber!
The origins of chili aren’t
overly apparent on my reliable source of knowledge (Wikipedia). I can tell you
that it originates from Spain where the word “chili” refers to the chili
peppers used, and “carne” refers to meat.
Fun Chili Fact: There is actually
a controversy surrounding the use of beans in chili in terms of tradition!
Apparently beans have been considered to be an essential ingredient of this
body-warming dish throughout the 20th century. However, there is
uncertainty over whether or not they were used in the original recipe. It is
thought that beans were used when meat could not be afforded!
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