Vegetarian Chili Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 1 medium carrot, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium sweet green pepper, chopped; 1/2 c. dried lentils, rinsed; 2 tsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 bay leaf; 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, chopped (with juice); 1/2 c. cooked and drained chickpeas; 1/2 c. cooked and drained black beans; 1/2 c. cooked and drained pinto beans

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium sweet green pepper, chopped
1/2 c. dried lentils, rinsed
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 bay leaf
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, chopped (with juice)
1/2 c. cooked and drained chickpeas
1/2 c. cooked and drained black beans
1/2 c. cooked and drained pinto beans

1
In a heavy 6-quart Dutch oven, heat the oil over low heat for 1 minute; add onion, carrot, garlic and green pepper and cook, covered, for 10 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
2
Add lentils, chili powder, cumin, bay leaf, cayenne pepper and tomatoes, along with a small amount of water if it seems thick. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
3
Add chickpeas, black beans and pinto beans.
4
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or more, until lentils are tender.
5
Good served over rice.
6
Preparation time:
7
15 minutes.
8
Cooking:
9
50 minutes.

232

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 large yellow onion, chopped, 1 medium carrot, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegetarian Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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