Veggie Chili Recipe

Name: Veggie Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups dried black beans; 4 dried ancho chiles; 4 dried chipotle chiles; 4 drops liquid smoke; 2 medium yellow onions; one head of garlic, roasted in olive oil; 1 red cabbage, coarsely shredded chopped; 2 medium zucchini, peeled and diced in big chunks; 3 cups cremini mushrooms, chopped in big chunks; 3 carrots, chopped (large ones); 1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; chili powder; 1 sp salt; red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

6 cups dried black beans
4 dried ancho chiles
4 dried chipotle chiles
4 drops liquid smoke
2 medium yellow onions
one head of garlic, roasted in olive oil
1 red cabbage, coarsely shredded chopped
2 medium zucchini, peeled and diced in big chunks
3 cups cremini mushrooms, chopped in big chunks
3 carrots, chopped (large ones)
1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
chili powder
1 sp salt
red pepper flakes

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First make the beans.
2
We cook ours in a wok.
3
Rinse them and then soak in 12 cups of water overnight.
4
The next day, bring them to boil for three hours, let cool again.
5
On the THIRD day, bring beans to boil, add peppers and liquid smoke.
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Lower the heat to medium low, add peppers and liquid smoke, stirring every 10 minutes Cook for two hours.
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(This process could be better done in a crock pot.
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During all of THAT you can roast the garlic,.
10
chop the onions in large chunks and saute them in a big (5 gal) stock pot.
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When the onions are carmelized, add the cabbage.
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Sauted the cabbage until it wilts, shrinks and is carmelized as well.
13
This is the most important step.
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The cabbage adds body to this chili, but it is unrecognizable when it's all done.
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Take your time with the cabbage.
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When the cabbage is well cooked, add the other ingredients and the spices.
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I cook this on low for an hour or more.
18
(Again, I think a crock pot could be helpful, but this batch is more enormous than any crock pot I've ever seen.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups dried black beans, 4 dried ancho chiles, 4 dried chipotle chiles, 4 drops liquid smoke, and more.

Yes, Veggie 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!

Veggie Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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