Lunchtime Catering: Five Unique Chili Toppings That Will Make You Fall in Love
Posted by Amelia K. on Friday, November 28th, 2014 with 12 Comments
When you’re looking for an easy, well-rounded option for your lunch delivery today, chili can be a great choice. Packed with protein from the beans and meat, it offers the energy you need to power through your afternoon. Loaded with tomatoes, chili is filled with vitamins and minerals, including lycopene, which can help prevent heart disease and the human papilloma virus (HPV), a major cause of uterine cancer. And with traditional toppings like cheddar cheese and sour cream, you’ll also get your lunchtime serving of dairy. But if you want to mix up your usual order and are looking for some new topping choices to try, we’ve compiled our top five topping choices that make for great accompaniments to your favorite chili order below!
Choosing unique sides and garnishes for your chili – like cornbread – can create unique flavor combos you’ll love!
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Cornbread for Dipping
Cornbread is a super yummy way to add some grains to your lunchtime meal delivery order – and one that’s perfect for this chillier time of year. But did you know that cornbread is also really yummy when you dip it into your chili? The grainy texture soaks up lots of flavor and can also help tame down the heat when you order an extra spicy bowl for lunch. It’s also pretty common for restaurants to have cornbread on hand in the winter months. Ask for it today when you place your chili order!
Sliced or Mashed Avocados
Over the past few years, avocados have gained celebrity food status because of the great nutrients – and tasty flavor – they add to many of your favorite meals. And it’s also a great garnish for your next chili order. The mild taste of avocado balances really nicely with the spiciness of the chili. Plus, it adds a tasty new texture that works well with the rest of the ingredients. Try it once and you’ll never order a bowl without avocado again!
Spicy Olives
Unique food combinations are all the rage, especially with the explosion of foodie culture across the nation. Spicy olives are a recent hot topping choice for chili. You don’t need a lot of this yummy garnish to make a big flavor impact in your favorite chili order- a few olives to top your bowl are the perfect way to take the dish up a notch. And if you’re feeling especially adventurous, try a little feta with your olives instead of cheddar – it’s the perfect combo to add a little Greek inspiration to your chili order.
Tater Tots
While you likely think of tater tots as a food preference suitable for toddlers, gourmet tots have become a huge hit on corporate catering tables across the country. And there’s never been a better time to add some of this yummy potato treat to your lunch delivery than when you’re ordering a big bowl of chili. Tater tots are the perfect texture to absorb the chili flavor and add some energy sustaining carbs to your midday meal. Plus, they’re relatively low in calories, which makes it easy to keep your lunch within your daily dietary goals.
Fresh Squeezed Lime
When you want to give your chili a little more Tex-Mex flair, try mixing in the yummy flavor of a freshly squeezed lime and have your bowl topped with a handful of tortilla strips. Not only will it add a fresh citrus flavor to your order, the tortilla chips add a delicious crunchy, salty flavor into the mix, balancing out the tartness of the lime. While it might sound like an interesting combo, it’s one that you definitely won’t regret trying.
A Well-Rounded Meal
Chili is more than just a delicious way to warm up on a cool day. It packs a ton of healthy ingredients and flavor combos that will leave you feeling full and sated throughout the rest of your day. Because chili is such a well-balanced dish to order for lunch, you’ll get the right combination of food groups to avoid that overly full and heavy feeling that can commonly come with a big lunchtime meal. Plus, with all of the unique chili toppings you can try, you’ll never get bored of ordering this great lunch delivery choice.
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I have never thought of Olives and Chili. I also like to add a tablespoon of raw cocoa to mine. It gives it just a hint of flavor that you would not expect.
I’ve heard that’s a delicious way to spice up your chili. Thanks for the tip!
I never knew there were so many different ways to eat chili. Thanks for the article I will be trying a few of the suggestions soon.
They are really yummy. Let us know what you think after you try them!
I love all those toppings,but If I am at work the last thing I want is Chili. If was at home, totally different story there. I do love me some Chili. Good eye opening options and a good read.
Glad it was helpful!
Chili with cornbread and avocado sounds like a delicious meal. This is a hearty, warm option for a chilly autumn or winter lunch.
It really is perfect – I’m having it tomorrow!
I never thought of using avocado or tater tots with my chili, not only is it different but i’ll be able to get all the protein I will need to keep me energized.
It’s a super yummy way to build more protein into your diet.
The tater tot idea was a revelation! I’ve never even thought of doing something that awesome. I am used to the boring sour cream, red onion and cheddar combinations, but there are some really great and unique ideas in this one.
It is SO delicious! Definitely one to try.