SARAH'S AWARD-WINNING VEGETARIAN 4-BEAN CHILI

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A robust 4-bean vegetarian chili that is sure to please. The flavors and textures are complex and only get better the next day. Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, or Fritos®.

Provided by sarahamidon

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
½ medium green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, or more to taste
4 cups water, divided
2 (14.5 ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15.5 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (6 ounce) can Italian-style tomato paste
2 cups vegetarian soy meat crumbles
5 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeno; saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add 3 cups water, diced tomatoes, chickpeas, and black, kidney, and cannellini beans. Stir to combine.
  • Combine remaining 1 cup water and tomato paste in a small bowl; whisk together. Stir into the bean mixture.
  • Add vegetarian crumbles, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, lemon juice, black pepper, cumin, basil, and oregano. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes. Add cilantro and serve immediately, or keep over low heat until ready to serve, adding cilantro just before dishing up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.3 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 16.7 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1211.5 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

fazal sattar sherpalam swat
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Wow! This chili is amazing. It's so flavorful and hearty. I love the combination of beans and vegetables. It's a great recipe for a cold winter day.


Robin Fry (Millie)
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This chili is delicious and so easy to make. I love that it's made with simple, everyday ingredients. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Emalyn Albofera
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this chili. It's packed with flavor and the beans give it a great texture. I would definitely make it again.


Dhanamati Saud
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This is the best chili recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and hearty. I love that it's made with beans instead of meat. It's a great way to get your protein and fiber.


Usama Rajpoot1818
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This chili is so delicious and easy to make. I love that it's vegetarian so I can feel good about eating it. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Nomfundo William
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5 stars! This chili is amazing. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


brighton muuya
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This is the best vegetarian chili I've ever had. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making it again.


Ali Algazwy
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I made this chili for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Azar Cehic
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This chili is delicious! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Siphelele Buthelezi
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this chili. It's hearty and flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


Chad Smith
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This is my new favorite chili recipe. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I love that it's made with beans instead of meat. It's a great way to get your protein and fiber.


Vishan Ramkumar
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I made this chili for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the smoky flavor from the chipotle peppers.


Leafy BFB
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This chili is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that it's vegetarian so I can feel good about eating it.


Iloanya Chinaemerem
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This vegetarian chili is a winner! It's hearty, flavorful, and packed with protein. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.