Vegetarian Chili Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 28 oz. can chopped whole tomatoes; tomato paste; 3/4 cup uncooked bulgur; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup water; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 5 tbsp chili powder; 2-4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp pepper; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried basil leaves; 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves; 1 1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper; 2 cans (or one large) kidney beans; 1 can garbanzo beans; cheddar cheese and/or sour cream for serving

Servings: persons

1 28 oz. can chopped whole tomatoes
tomato paste
3/4 cup uncooked bulgur
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup water
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
5 tbsp chili powder
2-4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
1 1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper
2 cans (or one large) kidney beans
1 can garbanzo beans
cheddar cheese and/or sour cream for serving

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1. Drain tomatoes and reserve liquid; set aside. Bring 1 cup reserved tomato liquid to a boil over medium heat.
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2. Remove liquid from head, stir in bulgur. Cover and let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
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3. Meanwhile, saute onion in water over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
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4. Add remaining tomato liquid, tomatoes, celery, carrots, chili powder, garlic, lemon juice, sugar, pepper, cumin, basil and oregano. Cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
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5. Add green pepper and cook another 10 minutes. Add bulgur, beans, 3 tbsp. tomato paste, and one cup water. Stir, reduce heat,and simmer for 30 minutes.
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6. Thin with additional water and tomato paste until chili reaches desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with cheddar cheese or sour cream

541

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 28 oz. can chopped whole tomatoes, tomato paste, 3/4 cup uncooked bulgur, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Vegetarian Chili

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