Carla's Vegetarian Chili Recipe

Name: Carla's Vegetarian Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs baby portabella mushrooms, chopped; 2 (4 ounce) packages tempeh, cut into bite sized squares; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 zucchini, cut into bite size pieces; 3 yellow squash, cut into bite size pieces; 1 large bell pepper, chopped (any color); 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans (not drained); 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 1 (16 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes (squished); ¼ teaspoon red pepper (optional); 8 cloves garlic, chopped,to taste; 2 tablespoons chili powder; salt; black pepper; 4 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

2 lbs baby portabella mushrooms, chopped
2 (4 ounce) packages tempeh, cut into bite sized squares
1 large onion, chopped
3 zucchini, cut into bite size pieces
3 yellow squash, cut into bite size pieces
1 large bell pepper, chopped (any color)
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans (not drained)
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (16 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes (squished)
¼ teaspoon red pepper (optional)
8 cloves garlic, chopped,to taste
2 tablespoons chili powder
salt
black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil

1
Chop all veggies place in separate containers.
2
In a wok, brown tempeh, then saute mushrooms, onions and bell pepper with tempeh mixture.
3
Adding more olive oil as needed, because the mushrooms will absorb oil quickly.
4
In a large pot, pour all the tomato products, add seasonings and beans.
5
When tomato mixture is bubbling, add squashes.
6
Cook about 10 minutes then add mixture from wok, cooking juices and all.
7
Simmer about 20 minutes then add garlic in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
8
Serve with cornbread or tortillas.
9
Salad makes a great side dish for this meal.

308

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs baby portabella mushrooms, chopped, 2 (4 ounce) packages tempeh, cut into bite sized squares, 1 large onion, chopped, 3 zucchini, cut into bite size pieces, and more.

Yes, Carla's Vegetarian Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Carla's Vegetarian Chili

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