Best 6 Thick Chunky Vegetarian Chili Recipes

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Welcome to the world of heartwarming and flavorful vegetarian chili! Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian or simply looking for a delicious and meatless meal option, thick chunky vegetarian chili is an absolute must-try. This hearty and versatile dish can be customized to suit your taste preferences, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. With its rich and savory broth brimming with tender veggies, beans, and spices, this chili will surely satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the best recipe for a thick chunky vegetarian chili that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHUNKY VEGETARIAN CHILI



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This robust chili teams rice, kidney and pinto beans, and a variety of colorful vegetables for a hearty meatless meal. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
2-1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute green pepper, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in all remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is cooked, stirring occasionally, 25-30 minutes. If thinner chili is desired, add more water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

THICK & CHUNKY VEGETARIAN CHILI



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Combination of different recipes and just messin' around. You will never even notice there isn't meat. One satisfying chili.

Provided by me alex

Categories     Beans

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped bell pepper, any color
1 cup chopped carrot
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chopped mushrooms
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups tomato sauce
3/4 cup dried couscous
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
3 tablespoons diced green chilies
1 dash hot sauce

Steps:

  • heat oil in large pot.
  • add onions, cumin and chile powder (careful not to inhale over pot) cook until fragrant.
  • Add celery, bell peppers, carrots, garlic & mushroom (add any other veg or leave out what you don't like).
  • when veg begin to soften, add red pepper flakes, basil, oregano, salt and some ground black pepper.
  • cook, stirring, for a few minutes.
  • add remaining ingredients (can sub barley or bulgar wheat for couscous).
  • Bring to boil - stirring.
  • reduce heat to medium low.
  • simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.
  • If too thick, add more tomato sauce or crushed tomato.
  • Serve with sour cream, chopped avocados, chopped cilentro and grated cheese.

THICK & CHUNKY BEEF CHILI



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Hearty, flavorful ingredients and a thick, rich sauce make this a satisfying chili that's sure to win compliments on your cooking. It's a great way to serve a crowd during the big game or to warm up on a chilly evening. Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h30m

Yield 4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 ounces center-cut bacon, diced
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 medium onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup honey
4 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder, optional
3 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels to drain. Reserve 3 tablespoons drippings. , Brown beef in drippings. Add onion; cook until onions are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Return bacon to pan. Stir in the next 12 ingredients. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 3 hours. , Add beans and heat through. Discard bay leaf. Garnish with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1001mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

VEGETARIAN CHUNKY CHILI



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Make and share this Vegetarian Chunky Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gerry sans Sanddunes

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 40m

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped yellow pepper
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons maple syrup or 1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 (450 g) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
2 (450 g) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (450 g) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (450 g) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, bell peppers and garlic.
  • Saute 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Add sugar and remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Makes 8x1-cup servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.8, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 579.1, Carbohydrate 66.3, Fiber 19.8, Sugar 11.2, Protein 19.8

VEGAN CHUNKY CHILI



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If you are entertaining mixed palates, this meal will satisfy all tastes. A from-scratch chili that uses many different vegetables as well as beans, lentils and tofu to provide that 'full' feeling that chili with meat offers. Add fresh parsley and basil to taste, if desired. I prefer to let the chili sit overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Provided by Krista B

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 16h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ cup dry kidney beans, soaked overnight
½ cup dry white beans, soaked overnight
½ cup dry brown lentils, soaked overnight
6 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
6 cups water
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup fresh green beans
½ cup chopped celery
¼ onion, chopped
¼ red onion, chopped
¾ cup extra firm tofu, drained, crumbled
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
onion powder to taste
garlic powder to taste
chili powder to taste

Steps:

  • Drain and rinse kidney beans, white beans and lentils. Combine in a large pot and cover with water; boil over medium-high to high heat for 1 hour, or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over high heat, combine tomatoes and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, or until tomatoes are broken down.
  • Stir the tomatoes into the beans and add mushrooms, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, green beans, celery, onions and tofu. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and chili powder to taste. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours, or until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 280.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans and vegetables. This will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. A good chili should have a balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.
  • Let your chili simmer for a long time. This will allow the flavors to develop and deepen.
  • Serve your chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include cheese, sour cream, onions, and avocado.

Conclusion:

Thick and chunky vegetarian chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying vegetarian meal, give this thick and chunky vegetarian chili a try.

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