Vegetarian Chili Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. onion, chopped; 3 medium carrots, finely chopped; 1 tsp. olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped; 2 (15 oz.) cans beans (pinto, chili, red or kidney), slightly drained; 1 to 2 tsp. chili powder; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, crushed and slightly drained; 1/4 c. beef broth; 1 zucchini, cut in 1/4-inch slices and halved; low-fat Cheddar cheese (optional garnish)

Servings: persons

1 c. onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 tsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped
2 (15 oz.) cans beans (pinto, chili, red or kidney), slightly drained
1 to 2 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, crushed and slightly drained
1/4 c. beef broth
1 zucchini, cut in 1/4-inch slices and halved
low-fat Cheddar cheese (optional garnish)

1
In a 3-quart microwave container, combine the onion, carrots, oil, garlic and bell and jalapeno peppers.
2
Cover.
3
Cook on High 6 to 8 minutes or until the vegetables are softened. Stir once or twice.
4
Add all of the remaining ingredients except the zucchini. Mix well.
5
Cover and cook on High 10 minutes and on Medium (50%) for 5 minutes.
6
Stir in the zucchini.
7
Cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes on High.
8
If desired, top individual servings with the low-fat Cheddar cheese.

156

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. onion, chopped, 3 medium carrots, finely chopped, 1 tsp. olive oil, 2 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.

Vegetarian Chili

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