Best 12 Vegetarian 5 Bean Chili Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the tantalizing world of vegetarian 5 bean chili. This nutritious and flavorful dish is a symphony of textures, colors, and aromas that will delight your taste buds and nourish your body. Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian, a flexitarian looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, or simply a lover of hearty and comforting soups, this article is your ultimate guide to creating the perfect vegetarian 5 bean chili.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

FIVE BEAN VEGETARIAN CHILI



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Make and share this Five Bean Vegetarian Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gillian Spence

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 yellow onions, chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped
2 red bell peppers, chopped
2 yellow bell peppers, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package lentils
1 (16 ounce) can black-eyed peas
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet chili seasoning mix
2 tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (with liquid)
36 ounces water (2 tomato cans filled)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
3 tablespoons Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • In a large kettle, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onions, garlic and peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally 8 to 10 minutes until vegetables are soft and fragrant.
  • While vegetables are cooking, rinse lentils in a colander under running water. Add lentils and remaining ingredients to kettle.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occauntil lentils are tender and chili is rich and thick.
  • Taste mixture for seasonings. If spicier chili is desired, add additional Tabasco sauce.
  • Serve with hot corn tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.3, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 1142, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 9.8

5 BEAN VEGETARIAN CHILI



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Whip up a batch of this 5 Bean Vegetarian Chili for your next gathering. Great for football watch parties, chilly fall days and weeknights alike.

Provided by Meg's Everyday Indulgence

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. kosher salt
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. cumin
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
4 cups vegetable stock
1 15.5 oz. can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 15.5 oz. can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 15.5 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15.5 oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 15.5 oz. can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
3 Tbsp. cornmeal

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy bottom pot over medium low heat. Add olive oil and onion. Saute 2 to 3 minutes, until soft and translucent. Add garlic and salt and cook another minute. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, crushed tomatoes and vegetable stock. Bump up heat to medium and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in beans and cornmeal. Cook another 10 to 15 minutes, until beans are heated through and chili has thickened.

5-BEAN CHILI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 3 quarts chili

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound ground chuck
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 cup diced green bell pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder, preferably Mexican style
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 bay leaves
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, broken up with your hands
3 cups beef stock or canned, low-sodium beef broth
1 1/2 cups great northern beans
1 1/2 cups cooked and drained pinto beans
1 1/2 cups cooked and drained kidney beans
1 1/2 cups cooked and drained black beans
1 1/2 cups cooked and drained navy beans
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
Sour cream, grated Cheddar and chopped green onions, for garnishing, optional

Steps:

  • In a cast iron pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the meat until well browned, stirring occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, coriander, and cinnamon, and cook until vegetables are soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the bay leaves, tomatoes, and stock; bring the mixture to a simmer, partially cover, and cook for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add all of the beans, stir to combine, and continue to cook another 20 to 30 minutes, or until the flavors have come together and the chili has a nice, thick consistency. Add the cilantro, taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
  • Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, grated cheese, and chopped green onions, if desired.

VEGETARIAN FIVE BEAN CHILI



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I had a lot of beans in the pantry and this is how I used them. It turned out tasty, so I am posting here so as not to lose the recipe!

Provided by Targetgirl

Categories     Beans

Time 8h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (14 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can adzuki beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 (14 ounce) cans chili beans (do not drain)
1 (14 ounce) can mexicorn, drained
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapenos
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Tabasco jalapeno sauce

Steps:

  • Spray 5 quart crockpot with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine all ingredients in crockpot and stir to combine well. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

VEG-HEAD THREE-BEAN CHILI



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This Tex-Mex pleaser is another vegetarian happy medium to please meat-eaters and meat-free-ers alike.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) olive or vegetable oil
1 medium yellow skinned onion, chopped
1 large red pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
1 cup pale beer or vegetable stock/broth
1 (32- ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14-ounce) can black beans
1 (14-ounce) can dark red kidney beans
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cayenne hot pepper sauce, several drops
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup spicy vegetarian refried beans
8 ounces (2 cups shredded) spicy Monterey Jack or smoked cheddar
Chopped scallions, whites and greens
Diced fresh seeded plum tomato
Blue and red corn tortilla chips or black bean tortilla chips, for dipping

Steps:

  • Over moderate heat, add oil to a deep pot and combine onion, peppers, and garlic. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes to soften vegetables. Deglaze pan with beer or broth, add tomatoes, black beans, red kidney beans, and stirring to combine.
  • Season chili with cumin, chili powder, hot sauce, and salt. Thicken chili by stirring in refried beans. Simmer over low heat about 5 to 10 minutes longer, then serve up bowls of chili and top with shredded cheese, scallions, and tomatoes. Place bowls on charger plates piled with assorted tortilla chips.

VEGETARIAN BEAN CHILLI



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This recipe contains four different cans, so it's really simple and quick to cook. Ideal for 'glamping' as it uses very little equipment.

Provided by hayleylongdin

Time 25m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

420g can kidney beans in chilli sauce
400g can chopped tomatoes
410g can haricot beans, drained
410g can adzuki beans, drained
1 Tbsp oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp sugar
Pinch of salt
Sour cream and tortilla wraps to serve

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan heat oil, add the onion and garlic and fry for five minutes until soft and golden.
  • Add chilli powder and fry for a further minute.
  • Add the kidney beans in chilli sauce, tomatoes, haricot beans, adzuki beans, salt and sugar, then stir thoroughly to combine.
  • Bring to the boil and then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Serve with sour cream and warmed tortilla wraps.

THREE-BEAN VEGETARIAN CHILI



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Hearty, meatless chili with plenty of veggies.

Provided by ChefBillT

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ cup vegetable oil
1 onion, cut into small dice
1 red bell pepper, cut into small dice
1 green bell pepper, cut into small dice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ¾ cups water
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans
1 (15.5 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (15.5 ounce) can chickpeas
Sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy 6-quart pot over medium heat. Cook onion, bell peppers, jalapeno, garlic, and salt, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, tomato paste, tomatoes, and water and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain beans, reserving liquid, and rinse under cold water. Add beans and 3/4 cup reserved liquid to chili and simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Top each serving with sour cream, cheese, and cilantro (if using).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.4 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 17.2 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1060 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

FIVE-BEAN CHILLI



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Batch-cook this vegan five-bean chilli, then freeze in portions for busy weeknights. With beans, tomatoes and peppers, it's full of nutritious, filling veg

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1½ tbsp rapeseed oil
1 onion , sliced
2 peppers , sliced
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground coriander
2 tsp hot smoked paprika
400g can chopped tomatoes
400g can mixed beans , drained
400g can black beans , drained
pinch of sugar
250g brown rice
½ small bunch coriander , chopped
soured cream or guacamole, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a casserole dish and fry the onion and peppers for 10 mins over a medium heat until the onion is golden brown. Add the garlic and spices, and fry for 1 min. Pour in the tomatoes, both cans of beans, 50ml water, then add the sugar and season. Simmer, stirring regularly, for 15-20 mins until thickened.
  • Meanwhile, cook the rice following pack instructions. Serve the chilli on the rice and scatter over the coriander. Top with a spoonful of soured cream, or guacamole, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 69 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 14 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium

VEGETARIAN RED BEAN CHILI



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For a vegetarian chili that meat lovers would like, this recipe is healthy and tastes great. It takes just a few minutes to prepare, then the chili simmers in the slow cooker leaving me free to do something else. I top bowls with shredded cheddar cheese.-Connie Barnett, Athens, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h10m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (16 ounces) red beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (12 ounces) frozen vegetarian meat crumbles
1 large onion, chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until heated through. Serve with sour cream and cheddar cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1035mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SARAH'S AWARD-WINNING VEGETARIAN 4-BEAN CHILI



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A robust 4-bean vegetarian chili that is sure to please. The flavors and textures are complex and only get better the next day. Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, or Fritos®.

Provided by sarahamidon

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
½ medium green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, or more to taste
4 cups water, divided
2 (14.5 ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15.5 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (6 ounce) can Italian-style tomato paste
2 cups vegetarian soy meat crumbles
5 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeno; saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add 3 cups water, diced tomatoes, chickpeas, and black, kidney, and cannellini beans. Stir to combine.
  • Combine remaining 1 cup water and tomato paste in a small bowl; whisk together. Stir into the bean mixture.
  • Add vegetarian crumbles, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, lemon juice, black pepper, cumin, basil, and oregano. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes. Add cilantro and serve immediately, or keep over low heat until ready to serve, adding cilantro just before dishing up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.3 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 16.7 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1211.5 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

5-INGREDIENT VEGETARIAN CHILI



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Absolutely idiot-proof, 5-ingredient, vegetarian chili, but pretty darn tasty. Serve with cornbread for a simple, delicious dinner.

Provided by Senalishia

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and saute until transparent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, beans, and chili powder; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 789.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

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

Tips:

  • To save time, use canned beans instead of dried beans. Be sure to rinse and drain them before using.
  • For a vegetarian chili with a smoky flavor, add a tablespoon of smoked paprika or chipotle powder.
  • If you like your chili spicy, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper. You can also add a minced jalapeño pepper or two.
  • For a more complex flavor, add a tablespoon of cumin, coriander, or oregano.
  • Serve your chili with a variety of toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, diced tomatoes, or crushed tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

This vegetarian 5-bean chili is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying meal that's perfect for a cold day. It's also a great way to use up leftover beans. Serve it with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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