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        "author": {
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        "datePublished": "2024-01-15",
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        "reviewBody": "Thank you, this was delicious! I omitted the carrots, and just put everything in the crockpot without pre-cooking anything. It was still amazing!"
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        "reviewRating": {
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        "reviewBody": "Wow! This was the most delicious and flavorful chili."
      },
      {
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        "author": {
          "@type": "Person",
          "name": "Luann Rylander"
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        "datePublished": "2021-12-02",
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        "reviewBody": "I’ve been loving and using this recipe! I do thinking it a little bit with some flour. Also the prep time is way off unless you have a kitchen full of elves!!"
      },
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        "@type": "Review",
        "author": {
          "@type": "Person",
          "name": "Wendy"
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        "datePublished": "2021-10-28",
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        },
        "reviewBody": "Hello Christine; I am in Spain and the formats of the ingredients are different, so could you tell me how many grams. are the black beans? and if I start them from scratch, I soak 8 hours, would it also be 8 hours on low? Thanks in advance precious and take good care of yourself. By the way, I just subscribed. Greetings"
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        "author": {
          "@type": "Person",
          "name": "Kristie"
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        "datePublished": "2021-10-19",
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        "reviewBody": "I made this for a gathering last night, and cooked it exactly as the recipe stated except that I forgot to buy corn at the store and I rinsed the quinoa before adding it to the crockpot. It was easy and absolutely delicious, and multiple guests left the party with the link to make it for themselves. I was counting on some leftovers for my lunch today, and there weren’t any. I’ll definitely be making this again and again. It’s a fantastic recipe."
      },
      {
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        "author": {
          "@type": "Person",
          "name": "Amanda Dinsdale"
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        "datePublished": "2021-10-03",
        "reviewRating": {
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        },
        "reviewBody": "I’ve been this recipe so many times last like 4 years! it’s my favorite!! I am wondering can I half it? If so would it be less time. Thank you for a staple recipe"
      },
      {
        "@type": "Review",
        "author": {
          "@type": "Person",
          "name": "Kelly G"
        },
        "datePublished": "2021-08-27",
        "reviewRating": {
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        },
        "reviewBody": "This was great. I omitted the tomato paste and coriander as I didn’t have them. I added a jalapeño, smoked paprika and some and pepper. I only used about 2 T. Of chili powder as I had some homemade chili seasoning to use up and I also added about a t. of bouillon. I also used a whole can of no salt corn with liquid instead of frozen, one can of pinto instead of two cans of black beans, one large tomato along with a 14 oz can of petite diced tomatoes with liquid. Green lentils worked great as wel"
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        "author": {
          "@type": "Person",
          "name": "kitcheniest"
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        "datePublished": "2021-07-18",
        "reviewRating": {
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        "reviewBody": "This is now my go to recipe for entertaining when I am broke. Last time I made it I served it with a dollop of yogurt and avocado w/ tortilla chips on the side. This time I am going to serve it with some creamy polenta for dinner for the family, and with chips & guacamole with chips for the guests. Thanks!!"
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        "author": {
          "@type": "Person",
          "name": "Zach"
        },
        "datePublished": "2021-02-17",
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        "reviewBody": "So easy and so flavorful. Great recipe for new vegans or vegetarians, you will swear someone snuck some meat in there because it tastes so meaty and savory. Great for a cold fall or winter night. Perfect with some avocado, cilantro, and lime on top and a side of tortilla chips."
      },
      {
        "@type": "Review",
        "author": {
          "@type": "Person",
          "name": "Sharon Toedte"
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        "datePublished": "2020-05-08",
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        "reviewBody": "Delicious. Did not have fresh tomatoes so used canned that I drained mostly. Also used one can of black beans and one of cannelllini beans. Topped with avocado, greek yogurt, cilantro, and lime (vs. lemon). Husband is not a big soup/stew eater but he went for seconds. Spice level worked for him — I added hot sauce (Peri-peri chili lime accented the lime I squeezed into it) Will definitely be making this again, especially since it’s so high in protein."
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