Best 6 Best Veg Chili Recipes

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more? Look no further than the world of vegetarian chili, where vegetables take center stage, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your palate. In this article, we'll guide you through the intricacies of crafting the perfect vegetarian chili, exploring a diverse range of recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and culinary tastes. From classic chili recipes brimming with hearty beans and fresh vegetables to innovative variations that incorporate unique ingredients and spices, we'll unveil the secrets to creating a chili that is both satisfying and incredibly delicious. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's delve into the world of vegetarian chili, where culinary magic awaits.

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THE BEST VEGETARIAN CHILI IN THE WORLD



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Break out your soup pot and fix up a batch of this delicious, spicy vegetarian chili today! It's ready in no time, and packed with vegetables, beans - and flavor!

Provided by calead910

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ medium onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained
2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger crumbles
3 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
¼ cup chili powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and season with bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and salt. Cook and stir until onion is tender, then mix in the celery, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, and green chile peppers. When vegetables are heated through, mix in the vegetarian burger crumbles. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Mix the tomatoes into the pot. Season chili with chili powder and pepper. Stir in the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and black beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes. Stir in the corn, and continue cooking 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.6 calories, Carbohydrate 58.7 g, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 18.1 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 2571.2 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

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

VEGAN CHILLI



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This vegan chilli packs in plenty of vegetables and doesn't fall short on the flavour front. Serve it with rice or in jacket potatoes for a filling supper

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tbsp olive oil
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into medium chunks
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp ground cumin
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1-2 tsp chilli powder (depending on how hot you like it)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 red pepper, cut into chunks
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
400g can black beans, drained
400g can kidney beans, drained
lime wedges, guacamole, rice and coriander to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the sweet potato in a roasting tin and drizzle over 1½ tbsp oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika and 1 tsp ground cumin. Give everything a good mix so that all the chunks are coated in spices, season with salt and pepper, then roast for 25 mins until cooked.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery. Cook for 8-10 mins, stirring occasionally until soft, then crush in the garlic and cook for 1 min more. Add the remaining dried spices and tomato purée. Give everything a good mix and cook for 1 min more.
  • Add the red pepper, chopped tomatoes and 200ml water. Bring the chilli to a boil, then simmer for 20 mins. Tip in the beans and cook for another 10 mins before adding the sweet potato. Season to taste then serve with lime wedges, guacamole, rice and coriander. Will keep, in an airtight container in the freezer, for up to three months.To make in a slow cookerHeat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery. Cook for 8-10 mins, stirring occasionally until soft, then crush in the garlic, tip in the sweet potato chunks and cook for 1 min more. Add all the dried spices, oregano and tomato purée, cook for 1 min, then tip into a slow cooker.Add the red pepper and chopped tomatoes. Give everything a good stir then cook on low for 5 hrs. Stir in the beans and cook for another 30 mins to 1 hr. Season to taste and serve with lime wedges, guacamole, rice and coriander.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 48 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 17 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

VEGGIE CHILI



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Good veggie chili is so darn good that you won't even notice there's no meat in it!

Categories     main dish     side dish     soup

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 tbsp. Olive Oil
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 whole Large Onion, Diced
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Seeded And Diced
1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Seeded And Diced
1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Seeded And Diced
2 whole Carrots, Peeled And Diced
2 stalks Celery, Diced
1 whole Jalapeno, Seeded And Finely Diced
3 c. Vegetable Broth (can Sub Chicken Or Beef Broth If You Prefer)
1 can (12 To 14 Ounces) Plain Tomato Sauce
1 can (10 Ounce) Ro-tel (diced Tomatoes And Chiles)
1/2 tsp. Salt, More To Taste
1 tsp. Ground Oregano
1 tbsp. Ground Cumin
2 tbsp. Chili Powder (more To Taste)
1 can (14 Ounces) Kidney Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1 can (14-ounce) Pinto Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1 can Garbanzo Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1 can Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1 whole Large Zucchini (or 2 Medium Zucchini), Diced
1/4 c. Masa (corn Flour) Or Regular Cornmeal
1/2 c. Warm Water
Cotija Cheese, For Serving (optional)
Pico De Gallo, For Serving (optional)
Cilantro Leaves, For Serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, 3 colors of bell pepper, carrots, celery, and jalapeno, then cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften. Add the oregano, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir and cook for a few more minutes. Pour in the broth, tomato sauce, and Ro-tel. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the beans and zucchini, stir, then cover and simmer for 30 more minutes.Mix the masa with the warm water and stir it into the pot. Simmer for 15 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with Cotija cheese, pico de gallo, and cilantro.Variations• Add 2 tablespoons tomato paste for a richer tomato flavor.• Substitute 1 cup of the stock with a bottle of Mexican beer.• Add chopped mushrooms, diced butternut squash, parsnips, or any vegetable you'd like.• Top with a big spoonful of pico de gallo or chopped tomatoes.• Top with a dollop of sour cream.• Top with grated sharp cheddar.Serve• With corn or flour tortillas• With corn chips or tortilla chips, for dipping• With baked potatoes• On top of a plate of cheese nachos• Inside crisp taco shells with cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes

CROCK POT AWARD WINNING VEGETARIAN CHILI



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My Crock Pot Award Winning Vegetarian Chili Recipe is so good you will never miss the meat!

Provided by Julie Wunder

Categories     Dinner     Dinner, Lunch

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 14.5 oz canned dark kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
1 14.5 ox canned light kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
1 14.5 oz canned garbanzo beans (rinsed and drained)
2 14.5 oz canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
2 - 14.5 14.5 oz canned diced fire-roasted tomato with garlic
1 4 oz canned diced green chilies
2 8 oz canned tomato sauce
2 bell peppers (chopped)
1 sweet onion (chopped)
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon hot chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons Chipotle Cholula
Salt & Pepper to taste (1/2 teaspoon each)

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients in a large Crock Pot.
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
  • Serve with cornbread, cheese, sour cream and an additional splash of Cholula.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1089 mg, Fiber 21 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips for Making the Best Vegetarian Chili

  • Use a variety of beans and vegetables for a more flavorful and nutritious chili.
  • Sauté the vegetables before adding them to the chili to enhance their flavor.
  • Use a flavorful vegetable broth as the base of your chili.
  • Add a variety of spices and herbs to create a complex and flavorful chili.
  • Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the chili with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, avocado, cheese, and cilantro.

Conclusion

Vegetarian chili is a delicious, nutritious, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a vegetarian chili that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give vegetarian chili a try.

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