Best 10 Vegetarian Bean And Rice Chili Recipes

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Delve into a culinary journey of comfort and plant-based delight with our guide to the art of vegetarian bean and rice chili. In this article, we will explore the magic of combining hearty beans, nutritious rice, and an array of aromatic spices to craft a tantalizing dish that is not only a taste sensation but also a nutritious and satisfying journey for your palate.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETARIAN BEAN AND RICE CHILI



Vegetarian Bean and Rice Chili image

This recipe teams with hearty kidney and pinto beans and a variety of colorful vegetables for a deliciously healthy meatless meal. Your family is sure to love it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 11 servings.

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
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 teaspoons 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 for 25-30 minutes or until rice is cooked, stirring occasionally. If thinner chili is desired, add additional water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGETARIAN THREE-BEAN CHILI



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Achieve all the flavors of slow-simmered chili in just 30 minutes with the help of a few pantry staples.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Dinner     Chili     Quick & Easy     Quick and Healthy     Bean     Vegetarian     Salsa     Cumin     Oregano     Tomato     Tortillas     Vegan     Jalapeño

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying (about 2 cups)
3/4 cup mild or medium chunky corn and tomato salsa (not corn and black bean salsa, which usually has a puréed bean base)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed, drained
1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed, drained
1 (15-ounce) can puréed tomatoes or tomato sauce
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
1/4 teaspoon (or more) freshly ground black pepper
2 (5-6") corn tortillas, sliced into 1/4"-wide strips
Sliced pickled jalapeños (for serving; optional)
Special Equipment
A deep-fry thermometer

Steps:

  • Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in large heavy pot over medium-high. Cook salsa, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and garlic powder, stirring, until fragrant and slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. Add black, pinto, and kidney beans, tomatoes, broth, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors are blended and chili is thickened, about 15 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Pour oil into a medium skillet to a depth of 1/2". Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 375°F. Working in 2 batches, fry tortilla strips, turning occasionally, until crisp and pale golden, about 2 minutes per batch. Using a slotted spoon, transfer strips to a paper towel-lined plate or rimmed baking sheet to drain; immediately season with salt.
  • Ladle chili into bowls. Top with crispy tortilla strips and jalapeños, if using.
  • Do Ahead
  • Chili can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

MILD VEGETARIAN 3-BEAN CHILI



Mild Vegetarian 3-Bean Chili image

This chili is a perfect blend of beans, vegetables, and spices without the heat. We put a bottle of Tabasco® sauce on the table for those who like their chili hot. Delicious with a garnish of grated cheese and sour cream. Can be served on rice.

Provided by SLOW JO

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell peppers, carrot, and garlic. Saute, stirring often to prevent burning, until soft, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add black beans, diced tomatoes with juice, kidney beans, pinto beans, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.6 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 20.1 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1271 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

EASY VEGETARIAN CHILI ON RICE



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This is an easy recipe for anyone to try, I really enjoyed it, a lot of flavor in such a small dish - and of course there is the rice, and I do love rice!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 sweet green pepper, diced
1/4 cup parsley, choppd
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (19 ounce) cans red kidney beans, undrained
2 small zucchini, diced
1 1/2 cups Uncle Ben's converted brand rice
grated low-fat cheese

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and jalapeno pepper, cook, stirring often, for 6 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, garlic, green peppers, parsley, chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt. Bring to a simmer. Cook, covered for 20 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add beans, and cook for 25 minutes more. Add zucchini, and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Mound on warm plates, spoon chili on top and sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.4, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 250, Carbohydrate 71, Fiber 16.7, Sugar 4.8, Protein 19.2

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.

VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH BLACK BEANS



Vegetarian Chili with Black Beans image

Quick, easy, and delicious vegetarian bean chili. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, grated Monterey Jack cheese, and chopped green onions. Serve with corn bread or rice.

Provided by Gene Payne

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 (15 ounce) cans black beans
¼ cup olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
2 medium red bell peppers, coarsely chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Drain black beans, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic; saute until onions are soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add chili powder, oregano, cumin, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add reserved black beans, 1/2 cup bean liquid, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend and chili thickens, about 15 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle chili into bowls to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 18.7 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1244.6 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

THREE-BEAN VEGETARIAN CHILI



Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili image

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

VEGETARIAN BEANS AND RICE



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This is actually a recipe my dad makes for dinner, and it's one of my favorites. He comes up with wonderful recipes off the top of his head, and this Mexican-inspired one is one of the best.

Provided by Mmmm Tasty

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 medium onions, chopped small
1 large green pepper, chopped small
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, stems separated from leaves and chopped stems finely, leaves reserved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon oregano
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 bay leaves
4 large garlic cloves, chopped fine
2 -3 tablespoons water
1 (26 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
1 cup commercial mild salsa (Price Chopper)
1 lime, juice of
hot sauce
1/3 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups dry rice, cooked to yield 3 cups

Steps:

  • In a cast iron or other heavy pot with a cover that can go from stovetop to oven, saute onion, green pepper and cilantro stems on high, stirring constantly, until onion becomes translucent.
  • Add oregano, cumin, chili powder and bay leaves and saute another minute.
  • Add garlic and salt, saute briefly.
  • Add a couple of tablespoons of water to stop garlic from cooking.
  • Immediately add beans and salsa, lime juice and hot sauce, and lower heat to medium, stirring frequently.
  • When mixture begins bubbling, lower heat again, until just simmering. Stir occasionally and simmer for about ½ hour.
  • You may have to add a little water from time to time if mixture begins to dry out.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Chop reserved cilantro leaves.
  • Add ½ of the cilantro leaves, the cooked rice and the sour cream. Stir to mix evenly throughout the beans.
  • Cover and bake for 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and stir in the other ½ of the reserved cilantro leaves.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.9, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 288.5, Carbohydrate 78, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 16.3

CROCKPOT VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH BEANS AND BROWN RICE



Crockpot Vegetarian Chili With Beans and Brown Rice image

Somewhere between chili and borracho beans. Delicious, easy to prepare, nutritious, great for week lunches. Cooking beans in a crock pot turns out perfectly cooked, creamy beans every time. Servings are just a guess-sorry! It filled a medium size crock pot (curry cooker in the Middle East). Add more chipotles in adobo if you like spicier food.

Provided by Papagayita

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups dry mixed beans (I used a mix of pinto and cranberry)
1 large onion, coarsely diced
3 garlic cloves, smashed (more or less to preference)
1 chicken bouillon cube (ham seasoning if you have it! sub veg bouillon if vegetarian)
6 cups water
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons chipotle chiles in adobo, diced (~2 chiles)
1/2-1 cup diced tomato
1 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
1 cup brown rice, cooked

Steps:

  • 1. Combine beans, onions, garlic, bouillon, and water in crock pot. Cook on LOW for 6 hours (or more-I cooked the beans overnight).
  • 2. Add remaining ingredients except rice, continue to cook on low for 1-2 hours. Add more water if needed, you want it to be pretty soupy since the rice will absorb a lot of liquid.
  • 3. Just before serving, add brown rice and stir to combine.
  • 4. Garnish with chopped cilantro, a sprinkle of sharp cheddar, diced green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.7, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 130.4, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.7, Protein 2

VEGETARIAN RED BEANS AND RICE



Vegetarian Red Beans and Rice image

Southern-style dish of red beans to eat over rice. Very good and hearty meal and goes good with cornbread. Great for vegetarians. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Provided by Beth1727

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 3h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 20

½ pound dried kidney beans, rinsed
½ pound dried pinto beans, rinsed
4 cups water
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with liquid
1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimento peppers, drained
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
¼ cup snipped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place beans into a large pot with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
  • Drain and rinse the beans. Return to the pot with broth, garlic, and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes, pimentos, green chiles, bell pepper, sweet red pepper, onion, celery, parsley, vinegar, paprika, salt, red pepper flakes, cumin, and hot sauce. Cover and let simmer until beans and vegetables are tender and gravy is thick, about 1 hour. Remove bay leaves. Serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 631.4 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans. This will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and garbanzo beans.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Chili is a great dish to get creative with. Some good options include cumin, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Let the chili simmer for a long time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer it, the better it will taste.
  • Add some toppings. This will make your chili even more delicious and satisfying. Some good options include sour cream, shredded cheese, and avocado.

Conclusion:

Vegetarian bean and rice chili is a delicious, hearty, and healthy dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a cold winter day or a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

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