Thick & Chunky Vegetarian Chili Recipe

Name: Thick & Chunky Vegetarian Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped bell pepper, any color; 1 cup chopped carrot; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups chopped mushrooms; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 cups tomato sauce; 3/4 cup dried couscous; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans; 3 tablespoons diced green chilies; 1 dash hot sauce

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped bell pepper, any color
1 cup chopped carrot
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chopped mushrooms
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups tomato sauce
3/4 cup dried couscous
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
3 tablespoons diced green chilies
1 dash hot sauce

1
heat oil in large pot.
2
add onions, cumin and chile powder (careful not to inhale over pot) cook until fragrant.
3
Add celery, bell peppers, carrots, garlic & mushroom (add any other veg or leave out what you don't like).
4
when veg begin to soften, add red pepper flakes, basil, oregano, salt and some ground black pepper.
5
cook, stirring, for a few minutes.
6
add remaining ingredients (can sub barley or bulgar wheat for couscous).
7
Bring to boil - stirring.
8
reduce heat to medium low.
9
simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.
10
If too thick, add more tomato sauce or crushed tomato.
11
Serve with sour cream, chopped avocados, chopped cilentro and grated cheese.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 1/2 cups chopped onions, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 2 tablespoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Thick & Chunky 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.

Thick & Chunky Vegetarian Chili

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