Chili Non Carne (Bon Appetit) Vegetarian Chili

Name: Chili Non Carne (Bon Appetit) Vegetarian Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large garlic clove; 1 medium serrano peppers or 1 medium jalapeno chili, stemmed; 2 large red onions, quartered; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup wheat berries; 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 medium bell peppers, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 (28 ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes, drained (liquid reserved); 0.5 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans or (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 4 ounces mushrooms, quartered; shredded longhorn colby cheese; sour cream; sliced green onion

Servings: persons

1 large garlic clove
1 medium serrano peppers or 1 medium jalapeno chili, stemmed
2 large red onions, quartered
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup wheat berries
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium bell peppers, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 (28 ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes, drained (liquid reserved)
0.5 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans or (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
4 ounces mushrooms, quartered
shredded longhorn colby cheese
sour cream
sliced green onion

1
Steel Knife: With machine running, drop garlic and chili through feed tube and mince. Add red onions and mince using about 9 on/off turns.
2
Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add red onion mixture and wheat berries and cook until onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Steel Knife: Coarsely chop half of carrots and half of bell peppers using on/off turns. Add to wheat berry mixture. Coarsely chop remaining carrots and bell peppers using on/off turns. Add to wheat berry mixture.
4
Steel Knife: Coarsely chop tomatoes using several on/off turns.
5
Add tomatoes, reserved tomato liquid, tomato paste, oregano, cumin, cayenne and salt to wheat berry mixture. Simmer until wheat berries are tender but still chewy, stirring mixture occasionally, about 50 minutes.
6
Add beans and mushrooms to wheat berry mixture. Simmer until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. (Can be prepared 4 days ahead. Cool, cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat.) Adjust seasoning. Place 1 polenta round in each soup bowl. Spoon chili over. Serve with cheese, sour cream, and green onions.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large garlic clove, 1 medium serrano peppers or 1 medium jalapeno chili, stemmed, 2 large red onions, quartered, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chili Non Carne (Bon Appetit) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!