Best 6 Vegetarian Chili With Barley Recipes

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Vegetarian chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its rich and savory flavors, vegetarian chili is a perfect meal for a cold winter day or a casual get-together with friends. The best vegetarian chili recipes will typically include a variety of vegetables, such as tomatoes, onions, and peppers, as well as beans, such as kidney beans and black beans. Some recipes may also include barley, which adds a chewy texture and nutty flavor to the dish.

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

VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH BARLEY



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So so yummy vegetarian chili, with all the spicy and non of the meaty. For some extra chewyness that is associated with meat- I added the barley. It's something I made up on the fly and was really good!

Provided by Skitz

Categories     Grains

Time 45m

Yield 8 big bowls, about 3 cups each, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (8 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (8 ounce) cans kidney beans
1 (8 ounce) can black beans
1 green bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper
2 tablespoons dried onion
1 minced garlic clove
1 teaspoon cajun spices
2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages low-sodium chili seasoning mix
1 cup barley

Steps:

  • Chop all peppers, garlic. Add all ingredients to a large stock pot over med-low heat. Cook about 30 min or until barley is tender. Stir occasionally to keep beans from sticking to the bottom. Cook slowly as barley needs time to soak up juices. If it gets too thick, add a bit of water to achieve desired consistency. Enjoy!

CHILI WITH RICE AND BARLEY



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My husband and I put this together and mixed some long time standbys and some new ideas, and it was fabulous. It was the most amazing chili we have ever made and we are chili lovers. And it will freeze fabulously. Please give it a try!

Provided by Lisa A

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds ground beef
½ (16 ounce) package bacon, diced
1 large onion, diced
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes, divided, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground paprika
salt and ground ground black pepper to taste
2 ½ (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 ½ (29 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (29 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup barley
1 cup uncooked white rice

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef, bacon, and onion in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add chili powder, garlic, sugar, 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly and onions are translucent, about 2 more minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes, barley, white rice, and remaining red pepper flakes. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring periodically and tasting to adjust seasonings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.9 calories, Carbohydrate 70.6 g, Cholesterol 45.5 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 17.8 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1509.7 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

SWEET AND SPICY VEGETARIAN CHILI



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"Many chili recipes contain brown or white sugar. In this recipe, more nutritious barley malt adds a smoky, beerlike sweetness that contrasts deliciously with the spices and green chiles." - Recipe from "Delicious Living" magazine, February 2004.

Provided by Roosie

Categories     Peppers

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 teaspoons canola oil
2 onions, finely chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 bay leaf
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 cup frozen corn
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons barley malt
1/2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
black pepper, to taste
cubed avocado, for garnish
grated monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese, for garnish
sour cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan or stockpot over medium-high heat.
  • Add chopped onions, bell pepper, and garlic.
  • Sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, green chilies, and salt, if desired.
  • Stir until veggies are evenly coated.
  • Add vegetable broth, tomatoes and beans (with their liquids), and frozen corn.
  • Add remaining ingredients (except garnishes) and mix thoroughly.
  • Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for at least 30 minutes, or until chili reaches desired consistency.
  • Serve hot with desired garnishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.7, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 400.1, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 4.9, Protein 8.3

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

BARLEY CHILI



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"A friend gave me this recipe using wheat, which I replaced with barley," notes Marv Salter of West Hills, California. The barley makes this dish a hearty meal for a chilly day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups water
1/3 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

MEXICAN BEAN 'N' BARLEY CHILI



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Chili powder adds just the right amount of "heat" to this filling, fast and fabulous vegetarian meal idea from Lana Day in Bloomington, Indiana. It's one easy, cold-weather recipe the whole family will warm to...and it feeds a bunch!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 each medium green and sweet red pepper, chopped
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
2 cups water
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Stir in peppers; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until tender. , Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 836mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For a smoky flavor, roast the tomatoes and poblano peppers before adding them to the chili.
  • If you don't have barley, you can substitute another whole grain, such as brown rice or quinoa.
  • To make the chili more hearty, add a can of black beans or kidney beans.
  • For a spicier chili, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, and diced avocado.

Conclusion:

This vegetarian chili with barley is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold day. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is easy to make. Whether you are a vegetarian or not, you will love this chili. It is a great way to enjoy a healthy and delicious meal.

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