Vegetarian Chili Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp veg oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 jalapeno chilies, minced with seeds (use 1 for milder chili); 2 26oz. cans italian plum tomatoes, drained, diced (juice reserved); 1/2 cup tomato paste; 2 green bell peppers, chopped; 2 large carrots, chopped; 1 tbsp ground cumin (use 1 teaspoon instead); 3/4 teaspoon salt (use 1/2 instead); 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 15oz. cans kidney beans, drained; 2 15oz. cans pinto beans, drained; 1 small zucchini, diced; grated cheddar cheese; chopped onions (optional); sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tbsp veg oil
2 large onions, chopped
4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 jalapeno chilies, minced with seeds (use 1 for milder chili)
2 26oz. cans italian plum tomatoes, drained, diced (juice reserved)
1/2 cup tomato paste
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
1 tbsp ground cumin (use 1 teaspoon instead)
3/4 teaspoon salt (use 1/2 instead)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 15oz. cans kidney beans, drained
2 15oz. cans pinto beans, drained
1 small zucchini, diced
grated cheddar cheese
chopped onions (optional)
sour cream (optional)

1
heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
2
add 2 chopped onions, garlic, and chilies. Saute until onions are translucent, about 6 minutes.
3
Add tomatoes with 1 cup reserved juices, tomato paste, bell peppers, carrots, cumin, salt, and cayenne.
4
Bring to simmer.
5
Cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
6
Add all beans and cook 15 minutes, thinning with reserved tomato juices if chili is too thick. Add zucchini and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Ladle chili into bowls. Serve passing cheese, chopped onions, and sour cream separately.

430

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp veg oil, 2 large onions, chopped, 4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped, 2 jalapeno chilies, minced with seeds (use 1 for milder chili), 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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