Hearty Meatless Chili Recipe

Name: Hearty Meatless Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 3/4 cup chopped celery; 3/4 cup dry red wine or 3/4 cup water; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans recipe-ready diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 2 maggi vegetarian vegetable flavor bouillon cubes; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 2 (15 ounce) cans canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained; sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 small onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup dry red wine or 3/4 cup water
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans recipe-ready diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 maggi vegetarian vegetable flavor bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 (15 ounce) cans canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
sour cream (optional)

1
COMBINE onion, bell pepper, celery, wine and garlic in large saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
2
ADD tomatoes and juice, water, tomato paste, boullion, cilantro, chili powder and cumin; stir well. Stir in beans. Bring to a boil; cover. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes. Serve with sour cream.
3
FOR FREEZE AHEAD:.
4
PREPARE as above; do not top with sour cream. Cool chili completely. Place in airtight container; freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator.
5
HEAT in large saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through. Serve with sour cream.

211

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Carbs

Protein

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small onion, chopped, 1 large green bell pepper, chopped, 3/4 cup chopped celery, 3/4 cup dry red wine or 3/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Hearty Meatless 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!

Hearty Meatless Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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