Best 7 Vegetarian Chili With Black Beans And Peppers Sweet And Hot Recipes

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Vegetarian chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with vegetables, beans, and spices, and can be made in a variety of ways. This recipe for vegetarian chili with black beans and peppers is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. The combination of sweet and hot peppers gives the chili a unique and delicious flavor, and the black beans add a boost of protein and fiber. Serve this chili with a side of cornbread or tortilla chips for a complete meal.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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 WITH BLACK BEANS



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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

PUB-STYLE VEGETARIAN CHILI



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A spicy but flavorful chili recipe. Trust me, you won't miss the meat! We love to pair this with one of our favorite microbrews.

Provided by sanzoe

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

⅓ cup olive oil
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder, or more to taste
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 ⅛ teaspoons salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon dried basil
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with juice
3 cups black beans, undrained
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¼ cup red wine
¾ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms, onion, carrot, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, basil, and oregano until the onion begins to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes with their liquid, black beans and their liquid, tomato paste, red wine, hot pepper sauce, and water.
  • Bring the chili to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 929.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN CHILI



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Vegetarian Black Bean Chili Recipe. Because I'm busy, I like dinnertime to be organized. My secret is keeping the pantry well stocked with basics like olive oil, kosher salt, and a variety of pastas and beans."

Provided by Robyn Fuoco

Categories     Bean     Tomato     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Spice     Bell Pepper     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 2/3 cups coarsely chopped red bell peppers (about 2 medium)
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 15- to 16-ounce cans black beans, drained, 1/2 cup liquid reserved
1 16-ounce can tomato sauce
Chopped fresh cilantro
Sour cream
Grated MontereyJack cheese
Chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic; sauté until onions soften, about 10 minutes. Mix in chili powder, oregano, cumin, and cayenne; stir 2 minutes. Mix in beans, 1/2 cup reserved bean liquid, and tomato sauce. Bring chili to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors blend and chili thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle chili into bowls. Pass chopped cilantro, sour cream, grated cheese, and green onions separately.

VEGETARIAN BLACK-BEAN CHILI



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Talk about quick comfort-this half-hour chili satisfies like the best of them, especially when topped with your favorite fixings.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 zucchini (about 1 pound total), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cans (19 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels, thawed

Steps:

  • In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes.
  • Add zucchini, carrots, chili powder, and cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, corn, and 1 cup water. Simmer until slightly thickened and carrots are soft, 8 to 10 minutes more.

SWEET PEPPER VEGETARIAN CHILI



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From Eric Zwillinger of the Fedora Cafe in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Recipe from the book "The Color Code" For Vegetarian do not use Chicken broth.

Provided by Roosie

Categories     Peppers

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
2 yellow bell peppers, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
2 medium yellow squash, diced
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, with liquid chopped
2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (~1 1/2 cups cooked)
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans (~1 1/2 cups cooked)
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, of your choice (~1 1/2 cups cooked)
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Sautee onion, carrot and peppers, until onion is golden- about 8 minutes.
  • Add squash and zucchini and cook through- about 6-8 more minutes.
  • Add tomatoes (and liquid) and broth.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Drain (if using canned) and add the beans to the pot.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add chili powder, cumin and cilantro.
  • Continue to simmer until chili is thickened- about 8 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the cayenne, if desired.
  • Serve over rice or with sour cream and cheese.

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

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans. This recipe calls for black beans, but you can also use kidney beans, pinto beans, or a mix of different types of beans.
  • Don't be afraid to add some heat. If you like spicy food, add a jalapeño or two to the pot. You can also add some cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • Use fresh vegetables. Fresh vegetables will give your chili the best flavor. If you don't have fresh vegetables on hand, you can use frozen or canned vegetables.
  • Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Vegetarian chili is a delicious and hearty 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 personal preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this vegetarian chili a try.

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