Best 7 Easy Veggie Chili Recipes

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Calling all chili enthusiasts and veggie lovers! This article presents a delectable collection of easy veggie chili recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and taste palates. From the classic three-bean chili to innovative options like sweet potato black bean chili, and even a one-pot vegan chili, these recipes offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're seeking a hearty and comforting meal for a chilly evening or a healthy and flavorful addition to your weekly menu, these veggie chili recipes have got you covered. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

VEGETABLE CHILI



Vegetable Chili image

This chili, packed with beans and vegetables, has an appealing red color and fabulous flavor. I always make a large batch so that everyone can have seconds. - Charlene Martorana, Madison, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 large onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup water
2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 small zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 small yellow squash, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
1/3 cup ketchup
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onions and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in water and carrots; cover and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. , Add the potatoes, broth, chili powder, sugar, cumin and oregano; cover and cook for 10 minutes. , Add the zucchini, squash, tomatoes and ketchup; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in beans and peas; simmer for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CONTEST-WINNING VEGETARIAN CHILI



Contest-Winning Vegetarian Chili image

My husband and I love vegetarian Dutch oven recipes-and this vegetarian chili is one of our favorites. It makes a huge pot that's chock-full of color and flavor. And once the chopping is done, it's quick to cook. -Marilyn Barilleaux, Bothell, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 medium zucchini, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (28 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook zucchini, onions and peppers in oil over medium-high heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute., Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY VEGAN CHILI



Easy Vegan Chili image

I like to serve soy yogurt with the chili, especially if it's too spicy. Leftovers taste great with noodles as pasta sauce.

Provided by ortmannnicole888

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 53m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large baking potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup dry red lentils
4 cups vegetable broth
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
4 cups tomato puree
1 tablespoon ground sweet paprika
1 teaspoon spicy chili powder
salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
1 pinch white sugar
1 bunch fresh chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add potato and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in lentils. Pour in vegetable broth and simmer for 20 minutes. Add kidney beans, corn, and tomato puree. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes. Season with paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper, and sugar.
  • Divide chili among 4 bowls and sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.7 calories, Carbohydrate 89.7 g, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 27 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 905.7 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

QUICK & EASY VEGGIE CHILI



Quick & Easy Veggie Chili image

My husband and I created this hearty heart healthy vegetarian chili while he (a meat eater) and I (a strict vegetarian) were dating. It is easy to make utilizing readily available ingredients and satisfies both our tastes!

Provided by kkmann_2001

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, diced
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (12 ounce) can spicy hot V8
1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 (15 ounce) can black beans with lime juice, drained
16 ounces Morningstar Farms Meal Starters Grillers recipe crumbles
ground pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional) or 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
additional cumin (optional) or chili powder, as desired (optional)
shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
cooked elbow macaroni (optional)

Steps:

  • In the bottom of a dutch oven, saute Onions in Olive or Canola Oil until they start to soften.
  • Add in Garlic and Red Pepper and cook until fragant.
  • Stir in Burger Crumbles, sprinkle with worcestershire or soy sauce (if desired), and cook over medium heat until warmed.
  • Add in remaining ingredients and heat through.
  • Server over Elbow Pasta and top with Sharp Cheddar, if desired.

INSANELY EASY VEGETARIAN CHILI



Insanely Easy Vegetarian Chili image

This chili is SO easy to make. You can pretty much throw whatever you have into the pot and it'll be great. (I added some leftover salsa once.) It's very colorful, not to mention delicious.

Provided by Tia the Baker

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onions
¾ cup chopped carrots
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
¾ cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 ½ cups chopped fresh mushrooms
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onions, carrots, and garlic until tender. Stir in green pepper, red pepper, celery, and chili powder. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in mushrooms, and cook 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, and corn. Season with cumin, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 423.3 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

EASY VEGETARIAN CHILI



Easy Vegetarian Chili image

When I became a vegetarian I took my old popular chili recipe and altered it to not include meat. My meat eatin husband likes this as much as my old one.

Provided by Tessy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon margarine
3 cans kidney beans
2 cans stewed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 package mild false alarm chili seasoning mix
1 (12 ounce) package Morningstar Farms grillers
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Saute onion in the margarine.
  • Add everthing else.
  • Cook one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.6, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 672.8, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 8.7, Protein 7.5

5-INGREDIENT VEGETARIAN CHILI



5-Ingredient Vegetarian Chili image

Absolutely idiot-proof, 5-ingredient, vegetarian chili, but pretty darn tasty. Serve with cornbread for a simple, delicious dinner.

Provided by Senalishia

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and saute until transparent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, beans, and chili powder; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 789.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture. Some good choices include onions, carrots, celery, bell peppers, corn, and black beans.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Chili is a great dish to experiment with different flavors. Some good choices include chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Simmer your chili for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer your chili, the better it will taste.
  • Serve your chili with your favorite toppings. Some good choices include shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Veggie chili is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make a pot of veggie chili that your whole family will enjoy. Whether you are a vegetarian or not, veggie chili is a great option for a healthy and satisfying meal. It is packed with vegetables, beans, and spices, and it is low in fat and calories. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give veggie chili a try.

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