VEGETARIAN ZUCCHINI CHILI

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As written - this is also vegan. The recipe makes a lot. It freezes very well. If you eat dairy, garnishes such as sour cream and grated Parm cheese can be used. I love it served with a firm polenta wedge. Black beans can be subbed for the kidney beans. Recaito is an inexpensive, cilantro-based cooking sauce found in the Goya brand section of most grocery stores.

Provided by Kathy228

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups zucchini, unpeeled grated
2 cups zucchini, thin sliced
1 1/2 cups yellow squash, unpeeled chunked
1 cup celery, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups water
1 (29 ounce) can whole tomatoes & juice
2 tablespoons recaito (optional sauce)
3 tablespoons chili powder (I use this -- Chili Powder)
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, chunked
1 1/2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large chili pot.
  • Sauté all zucchini, squash, celery and chopped onion til tender - about 9 minutes.
  • To the pot, add the sauce ingredients to the zucchini mixture.
  • Simmer slowly, uncovered, 1-1/2 hour. Stir occasionally.
  • Add olives, kidney beans, mushrooms, chunked onion, optional pepper. Simmer 30 minutes.
  • Serve over slabs of firm polenta or rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

thabang modise
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This vegetarian zucchini chili is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. It's packed with flavor and the zucchini gives it a nice texture.


Amazing Blasting
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This chili was delicious! I loved the combination of zucchini and spices. It was a great way to use up some of my garden zucchini.


muzawalu Kibirige
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I loved this chili! It was so flavorful and the zucchini was a great addition.


Ksowner Safo
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The zucchini was a nice addition and added a bit of sweetness.


Bhawana Paudel
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This chili was so good! The zucchini added a nice sweetness and the spices were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Lufuno Mufamadi
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian chili recipes, and this one didn't disappoint. It was easy to make and really delicious.


Cuyler smith
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This was a great recipe. I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It was a nice change from the usual chili recipes.


Sunaina
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This chili was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The zucchini was a great addition.


Rasheed Awan
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this chili changed my mind! The zucchini was so flavorful and tender. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mikey Covax
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Loved this recipe! It was easy to make and tasted delicious. I added some extra corn and black beans, and it turned out perfect.


Daniel Dingo
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This vegetarian zucchini chili was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and comforting, and the zucchini added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.