Best 8 Vegetarian Chili With Eggplant Recipes

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Vegetarian chili is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a cold night. This recipe uses eggplant as a main ingredient, which adds a delicious smoky flavor and meaty texture. The chili is also packed with other vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, which provide a variety of nutrients and flavors. Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, cheese, or avocado, and enjoy a delicious and healthy meal.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 small eggplant, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 28-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 16-ounce can kidney beans in mild chili sauce
1 14-ounce block firm tofu, drained
1 1/2 cups frozen fire-roasted corn kernels
Sliced avocado, shredded Mexican cheese blend, chopped fresh cilantro and corn chips, for topping

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, eggplant, a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are lightly browned and starting to soften, about 6 minutes. Stir in 1 more tablespoon olive oil, the garlic, chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring, until the spices are toasted, about 1 minute. Stir in 2 cups water, the tomatoes, beans, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover and bring to a boil, then uncover and reduce the heat to a simmer; cook until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, grate the tofu on the large holes of a box grater onto a clean kitchen towel (not terry cloth). Gather up the sides of the towel and wring the tofu dry. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu, spreading it out; cook, stirring once or twice, until well browned and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir the tofu and corn into the chili and heat through, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Thin the chili with water, if needed.
  • Divide the chili among bowls. Top with avocado, cheese, cilantro and corn chips.

SPICY VEGETARIAN CHILI



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The BEST Vegetarian Chili! Make it with eggplant, plum tomatoes, onion, garlic, zucchini, bell peppers, jalapeños, white beans, kidney beans, and cilantro. You won't miss the meat!

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dinner     Stew     Freezer-friendly     Chili     Chili Beans     Stew     Vegetables

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1-pound (450g) eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 yellow onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium zucchini, chopped
2 large red bell peppers, cored, seeded, diced
1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded, finely minced (Taste and check the heat of the jalapeños. If very hot only use one, if mildly hot, use two. Wash hands with soap and water after handling. Do not rub eyes.)
1 28-ounce (794g) can Italian plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped, including liquid (or 2 pounds fresh plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1-2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chopped oregano or 2 teaspoons dried
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 1/2 cup cooked white beans (1 15-ounce or 425g can), drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cup cooked kidney beans (1 15-ounce or 425g can), drained and rinsed
Zest from one lemon
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar (use raw, beet, or coconut sugar for vegan version)
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro (can sub parsley if you have an aversion to cilantro)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Roast the cubed eggplant: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scatter eggplant cubes in a shallow roasting pan and slather with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for about 30 minutes, stirring once during the cooking. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Sauté the onions, garlic, peppers: While the eggplant is roasting, start on the rest of the vegetables. In a large (5-6 quart) thick-bottomed Dutch oven, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute more. Add the red bell peppers, zucchini, and jalapeño chili peppers. Cook for about 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the tomatoes, spices, chili, and roasted eggplant: Add the tomatoes to the pot along with any liquid that may have been in the can (if using canned). Add oregano, cumin, and fennel seeds. Add chili powder to desired heat. Stir in the eggplant cubes (carefully as to not break them up), and simmer for 20 minutes over low heat.
  • Add the beans, lemon, sugar, cilantro, salt, pepper: Add the white beans and kidney beans, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, and chopped cilantro. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Serve with garnishes: Serve with sour cream, grated cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions. Links: Vegetarian Chili with Smoked Spices from Sally Cameron

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize Serves 8 to 10, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

VEGETARIAN EGGPLANT CHILI RECIPE - (4.7/5)



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Provided by á-608

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 eggplant peeled and chopped
1 medium Zucchini chopped
1/2 C Red Pepper, chopped
1 medium Onion, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 can chili style tomatoes
1 can Black Beans rinsed
1 tps chili powder
Salt/Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, add olive oil. Saute eggplant, zucchini, red pepper, onion and garlic until almost tender. Rinse and drain black beans, add to mixture. Add canned tomatoes. Bring to a simmer for 20 minutes. Add seasonings and chili powder/pepper. Serve warm topped with parmesan cheese. Number of Servings: 8

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

VEGETARIAN CHILI



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A variety of vegetables, a rich tomato base, and just the right amount of spice make this vegetarian chili a satisfying option in only 35 minutes. Vegetarians will ask for this chili again and again. You may even convert meat lovers to vegetarian chili!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced medium
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice
3/4 cup (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15.5 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent and garlic is soft, about 4 minutes. Add cumin and chile powder, season with salt and pepper, and cook until spices are fragrant, 1 minute. Add zucchini and tomato paste; cook, stirring frequently, until tomato paste is deep brick red, 3 minutes. Stir in black beans, pinto beans, and both cans diced tomatoes. Add 2 cups water and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce to a medium simmer and cook until zucchini is tender and liquid reduces slightly, 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 10 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

EGGPLANT CHILI



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This recipe was clipped out of a magazine. A non-traditional version of chili that I thought was delicious. You can adjust the amount of spiciness to your taste. I prefer mine mild to moderately spicy. Add cayenne, red pepper flakes, or hot sauce if you prefer.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Vegetable

Time 3h

Yield 2 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large eggplant, peeled and cubed
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
pepper
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained

Steps:

  • Add ground beef, onion, and garlic to a large pot; cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, stirring to crumble up the meat; drain well.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients except the kidney beans.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Cover and lower heat; simmer for 2 hours.
  • Add in kidney beans; stir.
  • Cover and cook 30 minutes; adjust seasoning to taste.

VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH EGGPLANT



VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH EGGPLANT image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Vegetarian     Potluck

Yield 10 people

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 medium-sized eggplant, unpeeled, cut into 1/2" cubes
1 Tablespoon coarse (kosher) salt
3/4 cup (or as needed) best-quality olive oil
2 medium-size yellow onions, cut into 1/4" dice
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 large green bell peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/4" dice
one 35 ounce can Italian plum tomatoes
1-1/2 pounds fresh ripe Italian plum tomatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 Tablespoons chili powder
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
1 Tablespoon dried oregano
1 Tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 cup canned dark red kidney beans, drained
1 cup canned chick-peas (garbanzos), drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place the eggplant in a colander and sprinkle with the coarse salt. Let stand for 1 hour. Pat dry with paper towels. Heat 1/2 cup of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the eggplant and saute' until almost tender, adding a little bit more oil if necessary. Remove the eggplant to a casserole, Dutch oven or crock pot. Heat the remaining 1/4 cup oil in the same skillet over low heat. Add the onions, garlic and green peppers and saute' just until softened, about 10 minutes. Add to the casserole with any oil. Place the casserole over low heat (or if using a crock pot, put all ingredients in the pot until ready to plug in) and add the canned tomatoes with their liquid, fresh tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, basil, pepper, salt, fennel and parsley. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes. Stir in the kidney beans, chick-peas, dill and lemon juice and cook for another 15 minutes. The eggplant peel should be tender. Stir well and taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately with brown rice and lots of shredded cheddar cheese. Serves 8 - 10 portions

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 chickpeas.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: Chili is a great dish to experiment with different spices, so feel free to add your favorites. Some good options include cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Add some vegetables: Vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers are all great additions to vegetarian chili. They add flavor, texture, and nutrients.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth: The broth is an important part of any chili, so make sure you use a good quality vegetable broth. You can also use water, but the broth will give your chili a more flavorful base.
  • Simmer your chili for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer your chili, the better it will taste.
  • Serve your chili with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Vegetarian chili is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With so many different recipes to choose from, you are sure to find one that you love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give vegetarian chili a try.

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