Best 6 The Neelys Vegetarian Chili Recipes

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Are you craving a delightful and satisfying vegetarian chili, brimming with rich flavors and textures? Look no further than the Neelys Vegetarian Chili, a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. This hearty and comforting dish is a symphony of wholesome ingredients, carefully crafted to deliver a symphony of flavors that will delight vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. From the smoky warmth of roasted poblano peppers to the subtle sweetness of corn and the savory depth of black beans, every spoonful of this chili is a culinary journey that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.

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THE NEELY'S VEGETARIAN CHILI



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Gina says every once in a while, she and the girls go on a little veggie kick to take a break from eating meat. This is a hearty, spicy chili that is so satisfying that even Pat, her husband loves it! Serve with some yummy cornbread! From Down Home with the Neely's cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Peppers

Time 50m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 large jalapenos, seeded and minced (about 4 1/2 tbls.)
2 (28 ounce) cans diced fire roasted tomatoes with juice
2 cups vegetable stock (or water)
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained (also called garbanzo beans)
1/2 cup bulgur (cracked wheat)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder (or regular chile powder)
1 tablespoon ground dried chipotle pepper (or 1-2 tsp. chipotle in adobo sauce, pureed)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
sour cream, for garnish
grated cheddar cheese, for garnish
chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil iin a large pot over medium high heat. Add onions, carrots, bell pepper, and jalapenos. Saute until the vegetables are almost tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, stock or water, beans, bulgur, garlic, chile powder, chipotle pepper, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and vinegar; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the bulgur is tender and the mixture thickens, about 20 minutes.
  • Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with sour cream, grated cheese, and cilantro. Enjoy!

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI



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For something different, cook up a pot of the Neelys' White Chicken Chili recipe, spiced with peppers and spritzed with fresh lime juice, from Food Network.

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 (14.5-ounce) cans white beans
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium jalapeno pepper, minced
2 medium poblano peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 limes, juiced, plus lime wedges, for serving
1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed and meat shredded
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
Sour cream, for topping
Tortilla chips, coarsely crushed, for topping

Steps:

  • Drain and rinse the canned white beans. In a medium bowl, mash half of the beans with a potato masher until chunky. Reserve the beans until needed.
  • Add the canola oil to a large Dutch oven and heat it over medium-high heat. Add the peppers, onions, and garlic and saute until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Season the vegetables with salt, and pepper, to taste. Add the cumin, coriander, and chili powder and continue to saute for 1 more minute to toast the spices. Stir in the chicken stock, and lime juice and bring to a simmer. Add the beans and continue to simmer for 20 more minutes.
  • After 20 minutes of simmering, taste for seasoning, and adjust if necessary. Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and cilantro and simmer until heated through, about 5 more minutes. Serve the chili in individual bowls topped with a dollop of sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, and lime wedges.

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

PAT'S FAMOUS BEEF AND PORK CHILI



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

6 slices thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound 85 percent lean ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 cup beer (recommended: Budweiser)
One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
One 24-ounce can crushed tomatoes
One 24-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juice
Lime wedges, for garnish
Sour cream, for garnish
Shredded Cheddar, for garnish
Sliced scallions, for garnish

Steps:

  • In large heavy-bottomed Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until lightly crisp, stirring occasionally. Once the bacon is browned, add the garlic, onions, bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chili powder, oregano, and smoked paprika and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until the vegetables are tender and seasonings are aromatic. Add the beef and break it up with a wooden spoon. Once beef is broken up and beginning to brown, add the pork. Break up with wooden spoon like the beef, and brown, until no longer pink, roughly 4 minutes. Stir in the beer and beans. Toss together, then add the crushed and diced tomatoes. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper, if necessary. Transfer the chili to serving bowls and garnish with lime wedges, sour cream, shredded cheese, and sliced scallions.

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

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

Tips:

  • Start with a flavorful base: Use a combination of onions, garlic, bell peppers, and spices to create a rich and aromatic base for your chili.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different beans: There are many different types of beans that can be used in vegetarian chili, such as black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and lentils. Experiment with different combinations to find your favorite.
  • Add some veggies for texture and flavor: In addition to beans, you can also add vegetables such as corn, tomatoes, zucchini, and carrots to your chili. This will add texture and flavor, and make your chili more nutritious.
  • Use a variety of spices: Chili is a great dish to experiment with different spices. Some popular spices to use include chili powder, cumin, oregano, and paprika. You can also add a touch of heat with cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
  • Simmer your chili for a long time: The longer you simmer your chili, the more flavorful it will be. Simmer your chili for at least 30 minutes, or even longer if you have time.

Conclusion:

Vegetarian chili is a delicious and hearty meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and protein, and it's also a good source of fiber. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a vegetarian chili recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting meal, give vegetarian chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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