Best 7 Lindseys Zucchini Squash Veggie Chili Recipes

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When you are craving a warm and hearty meal that is packed with flavor and goodness, look no further than "Lindsey's Zucchini Squash Veggie Chili". This delectable chili is a perfect blend of vegetables, spices, and beans, resulting in a dish that is both comforting and satisfying. With just a few simple ingredients and basic cooking techniques, you can whip up this delicious recipe that is sure to become a favorite for the entire family.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

RAINBOW VEGGIE CHILI



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Multi-colored vegetables make this chili delicious and pretty! Serve with cornbread for a great fall dinner.

Provided by theveggieone

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 zucchini, sliced
1 yellow squash, sliced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with liquid
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans in spicy sauce, undrained
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, jalapeno, garlic, and onion. Cook 5 minutes, just until tender.
  • Mix tomatoes with liquid, tomato paste, black beans, corn, and chili beans in spicy sauce into the pot. Season with chili powder, oregano, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 670.2 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

BEEF AND SUMMER SQUASH CHILI



Beef And Summer Squash Chili image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces ground beef chuck
1 onion, chopped
1 poblano chile pepper, seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 15-ounce can pinto beans (do not drain)
2 medium zucchini and/or yellow squash, cut into ½-inch pieces
1 avocado, diced
Fresh cilantro, for topping

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, about 3 minutes. Add the onion, poblano and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until combined, about 1 minute.
  • Add the tomatoes and the beans and their liquid to the pot; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the liquid is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir the squash into the pot. Partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender and the chili thickens slightly, about 10 minutes (add up to ½ cup water if the chili is too thick). Season with salt. Top each serving of chili with the avocado and some cilantro.

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

VEGETARIAN ZUCCHINI CHILI



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As written - this is also vegan. The recipe makes a lot. It freezes very well. If you eat dairy, garnishes such as sour cream and grated Parm cheese can be used. I love it served with a firm polenta wedge. Black beans can be subbed for the kidney beans. Recaito is an inexpensive, cilantro-based cooking sauce found in the Goya brand section of most grocery stores.

Provided by Kathy228

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups zucchini, unpeeled grated
2 cups zucchini, thin sliced
1 1/2 cups yellow squash, unpeeled chunked
1 cup celery, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups water
1 (29 ounce) can whole tomatoes & juice
2 tablespoons recaito (optional sauce)
3 tablespoons chili powder (I use this -- Chili Powder)
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, chunked
1 1/2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large chili pot.
  • Sauté all zucchini, squash, celery and chopped onion til tender - about 9 minutes.
  • To the pot, add the sauce ingredients to the zucchini mixture.
  • Simmer slowly, uncovered, 1-1/2 hour. Stir occasionally.
  • Add olives, kidney beans, mushrooms, chunked onion, optional pepper. Simmer 30 minutes.
  • Serve over slabs of firm polenta or rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

LINDSEY'S ZUCCHINI & SQUASH VEGGIE CHILI



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My friend Lindsey is a vegetarian. She is always sharing her recipes with me, as I love veggies myself. I made this chili on the stove top, then poured it into my crock pot and simmered it for about 4 hours. It was wonderful. I served it to some of my male friends & they loved it, even with the absence of meat! I used my mini electric chopper and chopped the veggies pretty fine.

Provided by Candace Michelle 2

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium zucchini, finely chopped
1 medium squash, finely chopped
6 ounces tomato paste
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chili beans, undrained (I used medium heat)
1 (10 ounce) can rotel, undrained (I used the mild)
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can corn, drained
2 cups water
1 (11 ounce) can tomato soup
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook about 5 minutes or until onion is translucent.
  • Add the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook a couple minutes.
  • Add zucchini, squash, and tomato paste. Cook, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in black beans, chili beans, both cans of tomatoes, and corn. Add the water then bring to a boil.
  • This is where I poured all of mine into my crock pot and simmered for about 4 hours. If you would rather go the quicker route, continue to cook on the stove top an additional 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Season with additionally cumin, chili powder, salt, or pepper after tasting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.2, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 501.7, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 7, Protein 8.9

ZUCCHINI CHILI



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 2h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 poblano peppers
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds firm small to medium-size zucchini, chopped into small dice
2 onions, chopped into small dice
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 red or green hot chile pepper, chopped or thinly sliced
1 tablespoon cumin, palmful
1 tablespoon coriander, palmful
A few sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram, 1/3 palmful
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 (12-ounce) bottle beer (recommended: Negra Modela)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup long grain white or light brown rice
2 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Char the skins of the poblano chiles by placing them over a gas burner or under a hot broiler with the oven door slightly cracked. Turn the chiles until the skins are black. Remove and cool the chiles in a tightly covered bowl, then peel and finely chop or process into coarse puree in food processor.
  • Heat extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat and add zucchini, onions, garlic, hot pepper, cumin, coriander, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper, stir frequently for 10 minutes. Add in the tomato paste, and stir 1 minute more. Deglaze the pan with beer, stir in poblanos and beans and about half of the stock, bring to a bubble then reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes to combine flavors. Cool completely, cover and store for make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium heat.
  • While the chili reheats make the rice. Melt the butter in a saucepot over medium heat and add the rice, toast a minute or 2, then stir in 1 1/2 cups stock, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cook covered, over low heat 15 minutes.
  • To food processor, add the spinach, cilantro, if using, and a little salt, and pulse into a fine paste. Stir the paste into the rice after 15 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover the pot and let the rice stand another 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve in shallow bowls with zucchini chili and toppings of choice to garnish.
  • Toppers to choose from: crushed tortillas or warm soft tortillas, sour cream, shredded cheeses, scallions or finely chopped onions, lime wedges.

GARDEN HARVEST CHILI



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Meet the Cook: Anytime you're looking for a way to use up your zucchini and squash, this recipe gives a different taste sensation. My husband really enjoys it -and, except for the zucchini, our two daughters, ages 7 and 3, do as well! -Debbie Cosford, Bayfield, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 7 servings (1-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups diced zucchini
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the red pepper, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, butternut squash and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until squash is almost tender. , Stir in remaining ingredients; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For a heartier chili, add a can of black beans or kidney beans.
  • To make the chili more flavorful, use a variety of peppers, such as poblano, bell pepper, or jalapeño.
  • If you don't have chili powder, you can substitute a tablespoon of cumin, a teaspoon of paprika, and a teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  • To make the chili ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • When you're ready to serve the chili, reheat it over medium heat until warmed through.

Conclusion:

Zucchini squash veggie chili is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful chili, give this recipe a try!

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