Best Cauliflower And Bean Chili Recipes

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VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND MOROCCAN SPICES



Vegetarian Chili With Butternut Squash and Moroccan Spices image

This Moroccan-inspired take on vegetable chili is not so much spicy as it is spiced, using ingredients you're likely to have stocked in your pantry. In place of the same old kidney beans, this recipe uses butternut squash, cauliflower and chickpeas, making it a lighter, fresher update on the classic dish. Like any good pot of chili, this is even better reheated the next day.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, one pot, soups and stews, vegetables, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground sweet or hot paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
1 (2- to 2 1/2-pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cored
Plain yogurt or sour cream, for serving (optional)
Thinly sliced scallions, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium. Add the onions, chili powder, paprika, cumin and cinnamon, and cook until tender, stirring often and lowering the heat as necessary to keep the spices from burning, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. (Be careful not to let the garlic burn.)
  • Add the squash, chickpeas, broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar and 2 teaspoons salt, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the cauliflower into bite-size florets, trimming and discarding any long stems.
  • Add the cauliflower to the pot and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the chili is thick and the vegetables are very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt, and serve hot, with yogurt and scallions, if desired.

WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



White Bean Salad With Roasted Cauliflower image

This is the kind of substantial salad that's nice to have on hand, no matter the occasion. If you have time, it's best made with large dried white beans, such as cannellini, simmered at home. (It's great to have a pot of cooked beans in the fridge all summer long, for deploying in salads and soups.) But using canned beans is absolutely OK. The recipe calls for roasting the cauliflower, but it could also be cooked on a grill to impart some pleasant smokiness.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 small head cauliflower, cut into ½-inch slices
Extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper
4 cups cooked white beans or 2 (15-ounce) cans, drained
1 cup thinly sliced celery heart (the tender inner stalks and leaves)
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
3 tablespoons slivered scallions
1 large shallot, diced small
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel (optional)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to taste
Salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Put cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast on the top rack until nicely browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Make the dressing: Put shallot in a small bowl with mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, vinegar and ground fennel, if using. Stir well to combine, then whisk in olive oil. Season to taste.
  • Make the salad: Put beans in a low salad bowl. Add celery and cauliflower, pour the dressing over and toss well, taking care not to crush beans. Let salad rest for 30 minutes or so to meld flavors. Taste and adjust for salt, acid and oil. Add parsley and scallions, toss once more, then serve at room temperature.

CALIFORNIA-STYLE CAULIFLOWER RICE AND BEANS



California-Style Cauliflower Rice and Beans image

Provided by Catherine McCord

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red, orange or yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup salsa
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Working in batches, add the cauliflower to a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles rice. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and cook the onion and garlic, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add the bell pepper and cook, stirring often, for 1 minute. Add the cauliflower rice, cumin, paprika, salt and black beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the salsa and cook for 1 more minute. Stir in the cilantro and serve.

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