Best 7 Vegetarian Chili With Summer Vegetables Recipes

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In the heart of summer, when gardens are overflowing with an array of vibrant vegetables, embarking on a culinary journey to create a delectable vegetarian chili is an absolute delight. This vibrant stew, bursting with the essence of summer's bounty, promises a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From the crisp sweetness of bell peppers to the earthy undertones of zucchini and the delightful crunch of fresh corn, each ingredient brings its unique charm to this delectable dish. Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian cook or a curious carnivore seeking new culinary horizons, this article will guide you through the process of crafting a perfect summertime vegetarian chili that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

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

SUMMER VEGETARIAN CHILI



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Throw summer's fresh vegetables into a pot and stew them up for an antioxidant-packed, Southwestern-flavored treat. Black beans also have fiber, folic acid and cholesterol-lowering activity.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped red onion
5 large cloves garlic, crushed or minced
2 tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cups juicy chopped fresh tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained
1 cup water (or red wine)
1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
1 cup chopped zucchini
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup chopped white or portobello mushrooms
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, packed
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium pot. Add onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Saute over medium heat until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients (except garnishes) and stir. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Add more liquid if needed.
  • Serve alone or over rice (preferably brown). Garnish if desired with any of the following: reduced-fat cheddar cheese, onion, fat-free sour cream, guacamole, fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 639.6 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

SUMMER VEGETABLE CHILI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 poblano chile pepper, seeded and diced
2 portobello mushrooms, stemmed and chopped
2 cups frozen corn (preferably fire-roasted), thawed
2 14-ounce cans no-salt-added pinto beans
1 14-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and/or torn fresh cilantro, for topping (optional)
8 corn tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add all but a few tablespoons of the chopped red onion. Stir in the garlic, chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the poblano, mushrooms and corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 3 more minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then stir and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the chili is thick, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the chili among bowls. Top with the cheese, sour cream and/or cilantro; sprinkle with the reserved red onion. Serve with the tortillas.

VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH WINTER VEGETABLES



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I have made several versions of vegetarian chili; in some the beans take center stage, others are just as focused on vegetables. This thick, satisfying chili is equally focused on both. I particularly like the way the sweet flavor and comforting, creamy texture of the winter squash plays against the spicy flavors in the chili.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 recipe simmered pintos or 3 (14-ounce) cans
2 tablespoons grapeseed, sunflower or canola oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 large or 2 medium carrots, cut in small dice
1 red pepper, diced (optional)
2 large garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons mild ground chili (or use hot, or use more)
1 tablespoon lightly toasted cumin seeds, ground
1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican oregano
2 tablespoons tomato paste dissolved in 1 cup water
2 cups diced winter squash (about 3/4 pound)
Salt to taste
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Grated cheddar or Monterey Jack, or crumbled queso fresco for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the beans on top of the stove in a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a heavy nonstick skillet and add the onion, carrot and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender and beginning to color, about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic, stir together until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute, and add the ground chili and cumin. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes, until the mixture begins to stick to the pan. Add the tomatoes and oregano, and salt to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down and the mixture is beginning to stick to the pan, about 10 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste dissolved in water and bring back to a simmer. Season with salt to taste and simmer, stirring often, for 10 minutes, until the mixture is thick and fragrant.
  • Stir the tomato mixture into the beans. Add the winter squash and bring to a simmer. Simmer, stirring often, for 30 to 45 minutes. It is important to stir often so that the chili doesn't settle and stick to the bottom of the pot. It should be thick; if you desire you can thin out with water. Taste and adjust salt.
  • Shortly before serving stir in the cilantro and simmer for 5 minutes. Spoon into bowls. If you wish, top with grated cheddar, Monterey jack, or crumbled queso fresco.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 81, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 417 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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

HEARTY VEGETARIAN CHILI



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Rich and flavorful, this chili is absolutely packed with fun veggies like mushrooms, beans and sun-dried tomatoes. It's so filling, you'll win over any meat lover. -Pam Ivbuls, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-3/4 cups chopped baby portobello mushrooms
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (12 ounces) frozen vegetarian meat crumbles
2 cans (16 ounces each) chili beans, undrained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable broth
4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and finely chopped
Reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute the mushrooms, onion and sun-dried tomatoes in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add meat crumbles; heat through., Stir in the chili beans, tomatoes, water, broth, chili powder, brown sugar, celery salt and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Ladle chili into bowls. Top each with avocado and, if desired, sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SUMMER VEGETARIAN CHILI



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From EatSmart article in Parade Magazine with minor modifications by me. Delicious for lunch or dinner and quite versatile.

Provided by stacylu

Categories     Peppers

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large chopped red onion
5 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 (7 3/4 ounce) can hot Mexican tomato sauce (I use el pato brand)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 cup water or 1 cup red wine
1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
1 cup chopped zucchini
1 cup corn kernel
1 cup chopped white mushroom
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, packed
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium pot.
  • Add onion, garlic, chili powder, and cumin.
  • Saute over medium heat until onion is soft (about 5 minutes).
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
  • Add more liquid if needed.
  • Serve over brown rice, garnish with cheese, sourc cream and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.5, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 37.5, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 8, Sugar 4, Protein 7.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe vegetables for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh vegetables on hand, you can use frozen or canned vegetables.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. This recipe is a great way to use up whatever vegetables you have on hand.
  • If you want a thicker chili, you can add a cornstarch slurry or a roux. A cornstarch slurry is made by mixing equal parts cornstarch and water until smooth. A roux is made by melting butter and then whisking in flour until smooth.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, cheese, avocado, or chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

This vegetarian chili with summer vegetables is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with fresh vegetables, beans, and spices, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy vegetarian meal, give this recipe a try.

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