Spicy Vegetarian Chili Recipe

Name: Spicy Vegetarian Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, sliced into thin coins; 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped; 2 each small zucchini and small yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 2 cans (15 1/2 ounces each) dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15 1/4 ounces) corn, with liquid; 6 ounces tomato paste; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, with liquid; 6 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 to 2 teaspoons salt, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Sour cream (for garnish), optional; Grated Cheddar cheese (for garnish), optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced into thin coins
1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
2 each small zucchini and small yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cans (15 1/2 ounces each) dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 1/4 ounces) corn, with liquid
6 ounces tomato paste
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, with liquid
6 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Sour cream (for garnish), optional
Grated Cheddar cheese (for garnish), optional

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Place the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat.
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Add the onions, carrots, and bell pepper and cook about 8 minutes.
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Add the zucchini and squash; continue to cook until all the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes more.
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Add remaining ingredients, except the garnishes; combine well.
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Bring to a boil, reduce heat; simmer gently for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
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Serve in bowls with a dollop of sour cream and grated Cheddar, if desired.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 onion, chopped, 2 carrots, sliced into thin coins, 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Vegetarian Chili

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