Best 8 Best Vegetarian Chili Ever Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to crafting the most delectable vegetarian chili ever! In this article, we'll embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying chili that will leave you and your taste buds craving for more. Get ready to explore a world of tantalizing spices, vibrant vegetables, and the perfect blend of textures that will make this chili a staple in your kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian or simply seeking a meatless alternative, this guide will provide you with all the tips, tricks, and inspiration needed to create a truly exceptional vegetarian chili that will impress even the most ardent meat-lovers.

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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

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

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

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

VEGGIE VEGETARIAN CHILI



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Delicious chili with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, peppers, carrots, corn, and several kinds of beans. Great as a snack or as a whole meal. Can feed an army or keep for days. Serve with a sprinkling of cheese. You may also add a 12 ounce package of vegetarian burger crumbles after the ingredients come to a boil.

Provided by LilPhotog

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 ½ cups chopped fresh mushrooms
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 tablespoon cumin
1 ½ tablespoons dried oregano
1 ½ tablespoons dried basil
½ tablespoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the garlic, onion, and carrots in the pot until tender. Mix in the green bell pepper and red bell pepper. Season with chili powder. Continue cooking 5 minutes, or until peppers are tender.
  • Mix the mushrooms into the pot. Stir in the tomatoes with liquid, black beans with liquid, kidney beans with liquid, pinto beans with liquid, and corn. Season with cumin, oregano, basil, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 277.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

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

THE BEST VEGETARIAN CHILI YOU WILL EVER TASTE



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Based on Recipe #73166, feel free to adjust this to your own preferences- add whatever vegetables you like, adjust the jalapeño/cayenne and sugar according to your taste, add more vegetable broth if you don't care for the taste of beer, and feel free to add lots more garlic.

Provided by Chefsalad

Categories     Beans

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 carrots, diced
2 onions, diced
1 tablespoon salt
1 zucchini, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1 yellow bell peppers or 1 green bell pepper, diced
2 chili peppers, diced
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon dried ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 -2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup espresso
1 cup dark beer
2 (15 ounce) black beans
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (14 1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes (I like fire roasted)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add carrots, onions and salt and saute 5-10 minutes.
  • Add zucchini, jalapeño, bell pepper, and chili peppers and continue sautéing 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and seasonings (including brown sugar) and saute 1-3 more minutes.
  • Add broth, espresso, beer, beans, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes and simmer for 30 minutes-1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.8, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 1864.8, Carbohydrate 68, Fiber 21.7, Sugar 15.4, Protein 20.7

MEATIEST VEGETARIAN CHILI FROM YOUR SLOW COOKER



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This is one of the best, easiest, and tastiest vegetarian chili recipes I've ever tasted. Whenever I make it, my friends devour it. Best eaten with tortilla chips, Cheddar cheese, guacamole, and sour cream. What a treat! The recipe creator's name is Doc Meromorphic. He is a good friend of my family.

Provided by Simone

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 6h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup olive oil
4 onions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
4 (15.5 ounce) cans black beans, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
6 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon liquid hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco™

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions; cook and stir until they start to become soft. Add the green peppers, red peppers, garlic and tofu; cook and stir until vegetables are lightly browned and tender, the whole process should take about 10 minutes.
  • Pour the black beans into the slow cooker and set to Low. Stir in the vegetables and tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, oregano, vinegar and hot pepper sauce. Stir gently and cover. Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.5 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 22 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1645.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

Tips:

  • Soak your beans overnight: This will help them cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a variety of beans: This will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: Chili is a great dish to experiment with different flavors, so feel free to add your favorite spices.
  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your chili a brighter flavor and more nutrients.
  • Simmer your chili for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
  • Serve your chili with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cornbread.

Conclusion:

Vegetarian chili is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious vegetarian chili that the whole family will enjoy. So what are you waiting for? Give this vegetarian chili recipe a try today!

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