Best 6 Simple Vegetarian Chili Recipes

CONTEST-WINNING VEGETARIAN CHILI

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.

THE BEST VEGETARIAN CHILI EVER

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.

SPICY VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to caramelize.
• Add bell pepper, carrots, celery, serrano chile and garlic. Raise heat to medium-high and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
• Add broth, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and hot sauce. Stir together and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, uncovered, until the thickness of the chili is to your liking. The longer it simmers, the thicker it gets.
• Remove from heat, mix in fresh lime juice and taste. Season with more salt if necessary.
• Serve in bowls topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro and more hot sauce if desired.

LOW-FAT VEGETARIAN WHITE BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, celery and garlic, and heat for 5 to 7 minutes, until the onions and celery are soft.
• Add the green chili peppers, corn kernels, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and cayenne pepper.
• Heat for just a minute or two, then add vegetable broth and beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer.
• Allow to cook, partially covered and stirring occasionally, for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Serve your chili topped with a bit of shredded cheese, if you're not eating vegan.

INSANELY EASY VEGETARIAN CHILI

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.

VEGETARIAN RED LENTIL CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven. Add carrots, zucchini, onion, poblano pepper, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Remove zucchini from Dutch oven and set aside. Add garlic and jalapeno pepper to the vegetable mixture and stir to combine. Add tomato paste, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and 1 tablespoon cumin; stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil. Once liquid boils, stir in kidney beans, black beans, and red lentils.
• Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, leaving lid ajar, and simmer for 15 minutes. Season with remaining chili powder and cumin to taste.
• Return zucchini to the pot and reduce heat to low. Cover and allow flavors to blend for about 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.