Vegetarian Chili Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked kidney beans (or any other kind you choose); ⅓ cup oil; 2 large onions, diced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large green pepper, diced (optional); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 bay leaves; ½ cup Bulgar wheat; 28 ounces tomatoes, chopped (reserve juice); 1 tablespoon sugar (optional); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; ½ cup onion, for serving if desired (optional)

Servings: persons

4 cups cooked kidney beans (or any other kind you choose)
⅓ cup oil
2 large onions, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 large green pepper, diced (optional)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
½ cup Bulgar wheat
28 ounces tomatoes, chopped (reserve juice)
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup onion, for serving if desired (optional)

1
In a large pot, saute onions and garlic and green peppers in oil.
2
Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne, bay, & bulgur.
3
Cook for two minutes, stirring to prevent burning.
4
Add tomatoes and juice and sugar.
5
Add beans, soy, water, salt & pepper.
6
Cook on low heat for at least 30 minutes.
7
Add butter just before serving.
8
Serve topped with onions, if desired.
9
The original recipe came from a vegetarian cookbook.
10
I added the optional ingredients.
11
I like it topped with grated sharp cheddar cheese.

785

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

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: 4 cups cooked kidney beans (or any other kind you choose), ⅓ cup oil, 2 large onions, diced, 6 garlic cloves, minced, 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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