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THE BEST VEGETARIAN CHILI EVER



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This is actually THE BEST vegetarian chili recipe you'll ever make! You won't believe there isn't any meat in this delicious vegetarian chili made with two kinds of beans, veggies, tender sweet potato and sweet corn. Perfectly spiced, thick and hearty, and easy to make on the stovetop or in your slow cooker!

Provided by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com

Categories     Chili     Dinner     Gluten Free     Grain Free     Nut Free     Vegan     Vegetarian

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 27

½ tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 large carrot, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 (4 ounce) can mild green chiles
1 medium to large sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
2 1/2 tablespoons mild chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (fire-roasted is great)
3/4 cup vegetarian broth (or water, plus more if it needs more liquid)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 heaping cup frozen sweet corn
To garnish:
Tortilla chips
Lime wedge
Cheese
Avocado
Cilantro
Sour cream/greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in garlic, onion, diced carrot, red bell pepper, cubed sweet potatoes and green chiles; saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Next add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper; stir for about 30 seconds.
  • Finally add in crushed tomatoes, broth/water, black beans, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary.
  • Garnish with anything you'd like. Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving about 1 1/2 cups, without toppings), Calories 260 kcal, Fat 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Fiber 15.5 g, Sugar 11.4 g, Protein 13 g

CONTEST-WINNING VEGETARIAN CHILI



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My husband and I love vegetarian Dutch oven recipes-and this vegetarian chili is one of our favorites. It makes a huge pot that's chock-full of color and flavor. And once the chopping is done, it's quick to cook. -Marilyn Barilleaux, Bothell, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 medium zucchini, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (28 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook zucchini, onions and peppers in oil over medium-high heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute., Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

INSANELY EASY VEGETARIAN CHILI



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This chili is SO easy to make. You can pretty much throw whatever you have into the pot and it'll be great. (I added some leftover salsa once.) It's very colorful, not to mention delicious.

Provided by Tia the Baker

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onions
¾ cup chopped carrots
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
¾ cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 ½ cups chopped fresh mushrooms
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onions, carrots, and garlic until tender. Stir in green pepper, red pepper, celery, and chili powder. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in mushrooms, and cook 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, and corn. Season with cumin, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 423.3 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

BEST VEGETARIAN CHILI EVER



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This is weight watchers friendly recipe. I got it from another site. I tried it last week and could not stop eating it. I make it once a week, filling dinner with some crackers or bread rolls

Provided by Yellowzuchini Zuchi

Categories     Beans

Time 6h5m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
2 cups matchstick-cut carrots
2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 (14 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes (Italian with herbs is good)
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope chili seasoning mix (less if you don't like it too spicy)
1 (6 ounce) can crushed pineapple, juice and all

Steps:

  • Throw all the ingredients in a crock pot; stir.
  • Cook on high for 6 hours.
  • Notes: You can throw in half a jar of salsa if you like, whatever you find handy in the kitchen.
  • If you do not have crockpot, it works fine on top of the stove.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.5, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 1490.5, Carbohydrate 83.3, Fiber 20.6, Sugar 30.5, Protein 20.5

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