Easy-To-Get-Your-5-A-Day Vegetarian Chilli Recipe

Name: Easy-To-Get-Your-5-A-Day Vegetarian Chilli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil (just to coat bottom of pan); 2 small onions, chopped; 2 fat garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped; 2 carrots, grated; 1 small zucchini, chopped; 1 (12 ounce) can corn; 2 tablespoons cumin; 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 pinch cinnamon; salt; pepper; red pepper flakes (optional); 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can whole tomatoes with juice; 2 (14 ounce) cans red kidney beans

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil (just to coat bottom of pan)
2 small onions, chopped
2 fat garlic cloves, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
2 carrots, grated
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 (12 ounce) can corn
2 tablespoons cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cinnamon
salt
pepper
red pepper flakes (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can whole tomatoes with juice
2 (14 ounce) cans red kidney beans

1
Coat bottom of stockpot with oil.
2
Add onions, garlic, peppers, carrots, zucchini, and corn to the oil and stir to coat.
3
Saute veggies till soft, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes on medium high.
4
Add spices to the veggies and stir to coat. Let cook for a minute.
5
Add both kinds of tomatoes and the beans to the pot. Fill one of the cans with water and add that to the pot.
6
Give it a good stir. Check the seasonings and adjust if needed.
7
Leave it alone for at least 30 minutes to cook; longer is better. If cooking longer, reduce heat to low and let it simmer the day away on the stove.
8
Tastes even better the next day! This could probably be adapted for crock pot cooking or OAMC also.
9
Serve with sour cream, cheese, bread, whatever you like.

338

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil (just to coat bottom of pan), 2 small onions, chopped, 2 fat garlic cloves, minced, 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Easy-To-Get-Your-5-A-Day Vegetarian Chilli 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!

Easy-To-Get-Your-5-A-Day Vegetarian Chilli

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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