WEEKNIGHT VEGETARIAN CHILI

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Weeknight comfort foods like this one-pan quick chili are a great entryway into eating a more plant-based diet. Switching from a pot to a skillet slashed the cooking time in half for this recipe, and the wider pan surface lets spices and aromatics meld quickly for deep complexity.

Provided by Shira Bocar

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 red onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons chopped chipotle in adobo
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
3 cups cooked pinto, kidney, or black beans; or 2 cans (each 15 ounces) beans, drained and rinsed, plus 1 cup bean-cooking liquid or water
6 ounces sharp cheddar, grated (1 1/2 cups)
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves or small sprigs
Sour cream and blistered corn tortillas, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium. Reserve 1/4 cup diced onion; add remaining onion to skillet along with garlic. Season with salt and cook, stirring, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Add chipotle, chili powder, cumin, and tomatoes with their juices; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add beans and cooking liquid; bring to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, 15 to 18 minutes. Season to taste. Sprinkle with cheese, cover, and cook until just melted, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; top with reserved onion, avocado, and cilantro, and serve with sour cream and tortillas.

Tiffany Green
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I love that this chili is made with all healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Habib Hassan
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This chili is so easy to make and always turns out delicious. It's a great weeknight meal.


Shani K Vlog
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I made this chili for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, even the meat-eaters.


Mintesinot Ayele
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This chili is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


Muhammad Aminu
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this chili. It's so hearty and flavorful.


Teresa King
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This chili is so flavorful and satisfying. I love that it's not too spicy.


Wetman Prunes
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I love that this chili is made with all healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Khadheeja Abdul gadir
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This chili is so easy to make and always turns out delicious. It's a great weeknight meal.


Makopano Letsatsi
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I made this chili for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, even the meat-eaters.


Joseph Welk
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This chili is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


Arif Ahmed Raj
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this chili. It's so hearty and flavorful.


MD ANAYET
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This is the best vegetarian chili I've ever had. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Jibon Ckz
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I made this chili for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Alina Zohaib
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This chili is so flavorful and hearty. I love that it's packed with vegetables.


Bishop Darko
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I've made this chili several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Dj Ronin
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This is my new favorite chili recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Diana K Miiro
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I made this chili for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, even the meat-eaters.


Samim Sorde
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This vegetarian chili was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the addition of sweet potatoes and corn.