Vegetarian Chili(Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Chili(Emeril Lagasse)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions; 1 cup chopped red bell pepper; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 -3 serrano peppers, stemmed, seeded, and minced (depending upon the heat level you want); 1 medium zucchini, stem ends trimmed and cut into small dice; 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears); 1 1/2 lbs portobello mushrooms, stemmed, wiped clean and cubed (about 5 large); 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 3 cups cooked black beans, rinsed and drained (or canned beans); 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup vegetable stock or 1 cup water; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; cooked brown rice, accompaniment; sour cream or strained plain yogurt, garnish; diced avocado, garnish; chopped green onion, garnish; creole seasoning, : (Emeril's Essence or also referred to as Bayou Blast); 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 -3 serrano peppers, stemmed, seeded, and minced (depending upon the heat level you want)
1 medium zucchini, stem ends trimmed and cut into small dice
2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)
1 1/2 lbs portobello mushrooms, stemmed, wiped clean and cubed (about 5 large)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
3 cups cooked black beans, rinsed and drained (or canned beans)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup vegetable stock or 1 cup water
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
cooked brown rice, accompaniment
sour cream or strained plain yogurt, garnish
diced avocado, garnish
chopped green onion, garnish
creole seasoning, : (Emeril's Essence or also referred to as Bayou Blast)
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

1
In a large, heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, garlic, and serrano peppers, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the zucchini, corn, and mushrooms, and cook, stirring, until soft and the vegetables give off their liquid and start to brown around the edges, about 6 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and stir well. Add the beans, tomato sauce, and vegetable stock, stir well, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.
2
Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Adjust the seasoning, to taste.
3
To serve, place 1/4 cup of brown rice in the bottom of each bowl. Ladle the chili into the bowls over the rice. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream and spoonful of avocado. Sprinkle with Essence and green onions and serve.
4
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning:
5
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

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* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 30 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions, 1 cup chopped red bell pepper, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Chili(Emeril Lagasse) 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(Emeril Lagasse)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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