Best 6 Vegetable Chili Easy Recipes

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Are you craving a hearty, flavorful chili that is packed with vegetables and easy to make? Look no further! Vegetable chili is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its abundance of colorful vegetables, beans, and spices, it is a great way to get your daily dose of nutrients. Plus, it is incredibly easy to prepare, making it a perfect weeknight meal or a comforting dish for a chilly day. Whether you are a vegetarian, vegan, or simply looking for a healthier alternative to traditional chili, this vegetable chili recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.

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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

VEGETARIAN CHILI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 cup chopped red bell peppers
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 to 3 serrano peppers, stemmed, seeded, and minced, depending upon taste
1 medium zucchini, stem ends trimmed and cut into small dice
2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)
1 1/2 pounds portobello mushrooms (about 5 large), stemmed, wiped clean and cubed
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespooon ground cumin
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
3 cups cooked black beans, or canned beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup vegetable stock, or water
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Cooked brown rice, accompaniment
Sour cream or strained plain yogurt, garnish
Diced avocado, garnish
Essence, recipe follows, garnish
Chopped green onions, garnish
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, garlic, and serrano peppers, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the zucchini, corn, and mushrooms, and cook, stirring, until soft and the vegetables give off their liquid and start to brown around the edges, about 6 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and stir well. Add the beans, tomato sauce, and vegetable stock, stir well, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Adjust the seasoning, to taste.
  • To serve, place 1/4 cup of brown rice in the bottom of each bowl. Ladle the chili into the bowls over the rice. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream and spoonful of avocado. Sprinkle with Essence and green onions and serve.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
  • Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 1 milligrams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 15 grams

VEGETABLE CHILI



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This chili, packed with beans and vegetables, has an appealing red color and fabulous flavor. I always make a large batch so that everyone can have seconds. - Charlene Martorana, Madison, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 large onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup water
2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 small zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 small yellow squash, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
1/3 cup ketchup
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onions and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in water and carrots; cover and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. , Add the potatoes, broth, chili powder, sugar, cumin and oregano; cover and cook for 10 minutes. , Add the zucchini, squash, tomatoes and ketchup; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in beans and peas; simmer for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WINTER VEGETABLE CHILI RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, medium white onion, kosher salt, garlic, parsnip, butternut squash, paprika, dried oregano, ground cumin, allspice, chipotle powder, cannellini bean, fresh cilantro, vegetable broth, shredded cheddar cheese

Provided by Isabel Castillo

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

olive oil, to taste
1 medium white onion, diced
kosher salt, to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups parsnip, peeled and diced
3 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
¼ teaspoon allspice
1 ½ teaspoons chipotle powder
28 oz cannellini bean, drained
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish
4 cups vegetable broth
shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, season with salt, and cook until the onion starts to sweat and become translucent, 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 2 minutes more.
  • Add the parsnips and butternut squash and season with salt, paprika, oregano, cumin, allspice, and chipotle powder. Stir to coat the vegetables with the spices. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add the cannellini beans, cilantro, and vegetable broth. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, until the chili is thickened and the vegetables are cooked through.
  • Ladle the chili into bowls and top with cilantro and cheddar cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 calories, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 12 grams

VEGETABLE CHILI



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Even better over rice. Top it with sour cream and grated cheddar cheese.

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Vegetable     Super Bowl     Vegetarian     Low/No Sugar     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
6 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice
1 4-ounce can diced mild green chilies
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 15- to 16-ounce cans kidney beans, drained
2 green bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 10-ounce package frozen corn kernels

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices, green chilies, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Cook 10 minutes to blend flavors. Add beans, bell peppers and corn. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chili is thick, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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:

  • Choose the right type of chili powder: For a classic chili flavor, use a blend of chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. For a spicier chili, add some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • Use fresh, high-quality vegetables: The vegetables are the star of the show in this chili, so make sure they're fresh and flavorful.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings: There are endless possibilities when it comes to topping your chili. Some popular options include cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.
  • Make a big batch and freeze the leftovers: Chili is a great meal to make ahead of time and freeze. That way, you can have a delicious, home-cooked meal on hand whenever you need it.

Conclusion:

Vegetable chili is a delicious, hearty, and healthy meal that's perfect for a cold night. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

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