Best Sweet And Spicy Vegetarian Chili Recipes

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SWEET AND SPICY VEGETARIAN CHILI



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"Many chili recipes contain brown or white sugar. In this recipe, more nutritious barley malt adds a smoky, beerlike sweetness that contrasts deliciously with the spices and green chiles." - Recipe from "Delicious Living" magazine, February 2004.

Provided by Roosie

Categories     Peppers

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 teaspoons canola oil
2 onions, finely chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 bay leaf
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 cup frozen corn
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons barley malt
1/2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
black pepper, to taste
cubed avocado, for garnish
grated monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese, for garnish
sour cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan or stockpot over medium-high heat.
  • Add chopped onions, bell pepper, and garlic.
  • Sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, green chilies, and salt, if desired.
  • Stir until veggies are evenly coated.
  • Add vegetable broth, tomatoes and beans (with their liquids), and frozen corn.
  • Add remaining ingredients (except garnishes) and mix thoroughly.
  • Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for at least 30 minutes, or until chili reaches desired consistency.
  • Serve hot with desired garnishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.7, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 400.1, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 4.9, Protein 8.3

VEGETARIAN MANDARIN ORANGE LO MEIN WITH A SWEET AND SPICY CHILI SAUCE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Vegetarian Mandarin Orange Lo Mein with a Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by flour_arrangements

Number Of Ingredients 33

Marinade:
Vegetarian Mandarin Orange and Almond Lo Mein
ounces about 7 ounces fettuccine rice noodles
1/2 package firm tofu, cut into small cubes
4 TBSP canola oil
5 TBSP mandarin orange/pear juice
3 1/2 TBSP soy sauce
1 TBSP rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 TBSP honey
2 TBSP corn starch
(marinate while you prepare the rest)
Sauce:
4 TBSP mandarin orange/pear juice
3 1/2 TBSP soy sauce
1 TBSP rice wine vinegar
1/8 tsp black pepper
3/4 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp corn starch
Veggies and other ingredients:
1/2 cup green onion, chopped into 1/2" pieces
1 cup sliced and chopped mushrooms
1 large garlic clove
3 cups frozen stir fry veggies
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 small can mandarin oranges (about 6-8 ounces)
Sweet and Spicy Chili (for serving individually):
3 1/2 TBSP sugar
1 1/2 TBSP water
1/2 tsp red chili seeds
3/4 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp corn starch
1 tsp rice wine vinegar
remaining sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Ending with the corn starch and tofu, add all of the marinade ingredients to a medium sized bowl then refrigerate while you get started on the rest. 2. Fill a large pot with boiling water and cook the noodles with about 1 tbsp of canola oil until they are al dente. Start on the sauce. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, ending with the corn starch, make sure you mix it well so that there are no lumps. 3. Check on the pasta and chop all of the veggies then get started on the sweet and spicy chili sauce, which will be served on the side. 4. When the pasta is done cooking, strain and keep it in a large bowl. Now get started on frying up the veggies. Add 1TBSPof oil to a sauce pan and then fry the veggies (not frozen ones), starting with the garlic, now add the onion and mushroom. Fry just until the mushrooms start to soften. Remove veggies from the pan. Now add the tofu to the pan and fry on high for a few seconds, while stirring gently; add the fried onion and mushroom. Continue to cook on medium/high until the tofu slightly darkens or becomes golden on one side, then remove the veggies from the pan when most of the marinade has evaporated (all but about 2 tbsp). 5. Now add 1TBSPof canola oil to that same pan, keep it on a low flame and add the pasta with 4 1/2 tbsp of the sauce (not the marinade from the veggies). Use a fork to toss the pasta until it's evenly coated with the sauce. Cook on medium without a lid and continue to toss pasta with the fork, then add the frozen veggies. Cook on low and cover; allow to simmer until frozen veggies are thawed and warm. When they're thawed, add the tofu, fried onion and mushrooms; the almonds and mandarin oranges. Turn off flame and keep covered until ready to serve. 6. For the sweet and spicy chili, combine all of the ingredients in a bowl, including the remaining sauce, then simmer on low in a sauce pan while stirring. Don't cook it for too long, just until it starts to thicken. Now pour the sauce into a small dish. (If you cook it too long, it'll become like glue!); it may look a bit runny, but once it sits for about 5 minutes, it'll thicken. If you thickened the chili sauce too much, you can add a bit of water and microwave it for a few seconds. You can drizzle the chili sauce over the lo mein, it's spicy so a little goes a long way :). You should end up with about 1/4 cup of the chili.

SWEET AND SPICY VEGETARIAN CHILI



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This delicious vegetarian chili has tons of protein and a "meaty" texture that even my most devoted carnivores have found satisfying. It is also easy to vary the ingredients if you don't have everything on hand, or want to add something that you do. Try adding sliced fresh mushrooms with the sauteed vegetables in the beginning,...

Provided by Karen Feinen

Categories     Chili

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 Tbsp olive oil
2 1/2 c diced onion
1 c diced carrots
1 stalk(s) diced celery
1 1/2 c diced sweet potatoes
2 Tbsp cumin
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder (not garlic salt)
1/4 tsp cayenne powder (optional)
1 can(s) diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
1 can(s) stewed tomatoes (14.5 oz)
2 c vegetable broth
1 can(s) black-eyed peas (15.5 oz), drained and rinsed
3/4 c quinoa
1 bag(s) lentils (12 oz)
3/4 c raisins
2 Tbsp dried italian herb blend
1 can(s) tomato paste (6 oz)
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 bag(s) frozen corn (10 oz)
shredded cheese, your choice (i like mozzarella on this)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot, warm oil and saute onions, carrots, celery and sweet potatoes until vegetables begin to soften, aprox. 10 minutes.
  • 2. Add cumin, chili powder, cayenne and garlic powder. Stir and cook until fragrant, about a minute. Add a few drops of water or oil, if necessary, to keep spices from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • 3. Add the tomatoes, black-eyed peas, raisins, Italian herbs, tomato paste and cinnamon. Stir in broth, lentils and quinoa. If you like your chili a bit thinner, add more broth. Cover and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, until lentils are cooked.
  • 4. Add corn and cook about 5 more minutes until corn is heated through. Top with your favorite cheese if desired. I like the mildness of mozzarella to compliment the sweetness and spiciness of this chili.

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