Vegetarian Zucchini Chili Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Zucchini Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: First; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cups zucchini, unpeeled grated; 2 cups zucchini, thin sliced; 1 1/2 cups yellow squash, unpeeled chunked; 1 cup celery, sliced; 1 medium onion, chopped; Sauce; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 cups water; 1 (29 ounce) can whole tomatoes & juice; 2 tablespoons recaito (optional sauce); 3 tablespoons chili powder (I use this -- Chili Powder); 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 3 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper; Last; 1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, sliced; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained; 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced; 1 medium onion, chunked; 1 1/2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

First
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups zucchini, unpeeled grated
2 cups zucchini, thin sliced
1 1/2 cups yellow squash, unpeeled chunked
1 cup celery, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
Sauce
1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups water
1 (29 ounce) can whole tomatoes & juice
2 tablespoons recaito (optional sauce)
3 tablespoons chili powder (I use this -- Chili Powder)
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
Last
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, chunked
1 1/2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)

1
Heat the oil in a large chili pot.
2
Saute all zucchini, squash, celery and chopped onion til tender - about 9 minutes.
3
To the pot, add the sauce ingredients to the zucchini mixture.
4
Simmer slowly, uncovered, 1-1/2 hour. Stir occasionally.
5
Add olives, kidney beans, mushrooms, chunked onion, optional pepper. Simmer 30 minutes.
6
Serve over slabs of firm polenta or rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

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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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: First, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 cups zucchini, unpeeled grated, 2 cups zucchini, thin sliced, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Zucchini 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 Zucchini Chili

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