Best 8 Spicy Vegetable Chili Recipes

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**Dive into the vibrant world of flavors with our Spicy Vegetable Chili, a delectable symphony of zesty spices and wholesome vegetables, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds.**

Crafted with an array of fresh bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, and tender zucchini, this hearty chili delivers a medley of textures and flavors. The warmth of chili powder and cumin dances harmoniously with the subtle heat of jalapeños, while a touch of cocoa powder adds an unexpected depth of richness.

But that's not all! This versatile recipe offers a treasure trove of variations, allowing you to customize your chili experience. Craving a touch of smokiness? Add a pinch of chipotle powder or a dash of smoked paprika. Desire a more pronounced sweetness? Incorporate roasted red peppers or a spoonful of honey.

For those seeking a vegan delight, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth and opt for plant-based sour cream. And if you fancy a gluten-free option, simply swap regular flour with a gluten-free alternative.

Each serving of this Spicy Vegetable Chili bursts with wholesome goodness, thanks to the abundance of vegetables, beans, and lentils. It's a symphony of flavors and textures that will warm your soul on a chilly day or invigorate your senses during a lively gathering. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary adventure with our Spicy Vegetable Chili – a journey of taste and nourishment that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY VEGETARIAN CHILI



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This Spicy Vegetarian Chili is thick, satisfying and super filling! Serve it with your favorite toppings for an easy and healthy meatless meal. (gluten free, vegetarian, vegan)

Provided by Isabel Eats

Categories     Soup

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, (finely chopped)
1 red bell pepper, (finely chopped)
2 carrots, (peeled and chopped)
2 celery stalk, (finely chopped)
2 serrano chile, (finely chopped )
2 teaspoons minced garlic ((about 4 cloves))
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups vegetable broth
2 15-ounce cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 15-ounce can dark red kidney beans, (drained and rinsed)
1 15-ounce can black beans, (drained and rinsed)
2 tablespoons your favorite spicy hot sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, hot sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to caramelize.
  • Add bell pepper, carrots, celery, serrano chile and garlic. Raise heat to medium-high and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add broth, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and hot sauce. Stir together and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, uncovered, until the thickness of the chili is to your liking. The longer it simmers, the thicker it gets.
  • Remove from heat, mix in fresh lime juice and taste. Season with more salt if necessary.
  • Serve in bowls topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro and more hot sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6th of recipe, Calories 266 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1445 mg, Fiber 13 g, Sugar 11 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

SPICY VEGAN CHILI



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Made this by tweaking a family recipe to make it vegan. Great on Cinco de Mayo or football Sunday! Cornbread is a great addition to this dish.

Provided by karkar

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
¼ cup chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 ½ cups water
1 cup rinsed, uncooked white rice
1 (15 ounce) can corn
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella-style vegan cheese (such as Daiya®)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno peppers until tender, about 3 minutes. Add chili powder, salt, cumin, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, making sure chili powder does not burn.
  • Stir tomatoes, beans, water, and rice into the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is fully cooked, about 20 minutes. Check every 10 to 15 minutes if extra water is needed; add 1/4 cup at a time.
  • Stir corn and pepper into the chili and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve with vegan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1405.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

SPICY VEGETARIAN CHILI



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The trick to getting this meatless chili on the table in under an hour? Starting with marinara sauce. It's spiced with cumin and chipotle-chile powder and topped with thinly sliced jalapenos for heat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 chopped onion
1 green bell pepper, cut into a 1/2-inch dice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chipotle-chile powder
2 cups Marinara or store-bought marinara
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Chopped avocado, cilantro leaves, thinly sliced chile peppers, and sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and bell pepper; season with salt and cook, stirring, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add cumin and chile powder; cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add marinara, 2 cups water, and both beans; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, topped with avocado, cilantro, chile peppers, and sour cream.

SPICY VEGETARIAN CHILI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 large bell peppers (1 green, 1 red), chopped
3 medium carrots, finely chopped
Kosher salt
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 to 1 chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 corn tortillas, torn into pieces
1/2 cup brewed coffee
1 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 15-ounce cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 head cauliflower
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, plus torn leaves for topping (optional)
Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, sliced scallions and/ or plain low-fat Greek yogurt, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, carrots and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring frequently, until the carrots begin to soften, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 2 more minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, chipotle, tomato paste and tortillas and cook, stirring, until the tomato paste is brick red, about 4 minutes (add a splash of water if the mixture begins to stick). Add the coffee and simmer until almost completely reduced, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes, cocoa powder, beans and 2 1/2 cups water and bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens slightly, about 1 hour, 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, trim the large stems off the cauliflower and coarsely grate the florets on a box grater. About 10 minutes before the chili is done cooking, stir in the grated cauliflower. Cook 10 minutes, then remove from the heat. Stir in the chopped cilantro and season with salt. Add some water if the chili is too thick. Ladle into bowls and add toppings.

SPICY VEGETABLE BEEF CHILI SOUP



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A hearty blend of vegetables mixed in a mild spice of Rotel tomatoes and chili. Delicious and just the right amount of kick. If you don't like spicy things, I recommend using mild Rotel instead of the original.

Provided by carlyandlee

Categories     Beans

Time 25m

Yield 1 cup, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (14 ounce) can corn
1 (10 ounce) can vegetable soup
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
1 (15 ounce) can Veg-All
1 (15 ounce) can chili with beans
1 (10 ounce) can rotel
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 lb ground beef
1 onion (chopped)

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef with onion and drain.
  • Add all remaining ingredients.
  • Simmer and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.1, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 23.8, Sodium 547.1, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 5.1, Protein 9.3

EASY SPICY VEGETARIAN CHILI



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This is a very thick chili. The bulgur almost takes on the colour, form/texture of ground meat. Excellent with fresh bread and a garden salad or as a meal itself. Freezes/reheats well. From Meal Lean i Yumm!

Provided by LUv 2 BaKE

Categories     Grains

Time 55m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 cups red kidney beans, cooked (a 540ml can, drained)
2 cups chickpeas, cooked (a 540ml can, drained)
1/2 cup bulgur or 1/2 cup couscous, rinsed
796 ml diced tomatoes, canned
1 cup salsa, medium
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup canned corn niblet (frozen works well)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot, saute onions, peppers and garilc for 5 minutes on medium heat.
  • Add mushrooms, saute 4-5 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients except corn.
  • Increase heat to high to bring to a boil.
  • Decrease heat to medium and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in corn, simmer until heated through.
  • Makes about 10 cups or 6-7 servings of 1 1/2 cups.

SWEET AND SPICY VEGETARIAN CHILI



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"Many chili recipes contain brown or white sugar. In this recipe, more nutritious barley malt adds a smoky, beerlike sweetness that contrasts deliciously with the spices and green chiles." - Recipe from "Delicious Living" magazine, February 2004.

Provided by Roosie

Categories     Peppers

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 teaspoons canola oil
2 onions, finely chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 bay leaf
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 cup frozen corn
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons barley malt
1/2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
black pepper, to taste
cubed avocado, for garnish
grated monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese, for garnish
sour cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan or stockpot over medium-high heat.
  • Add chopped onions, bell pepper, and garlic.
  • Sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, green chilies, and salt, if desired.
  • Stir until veggies are evenly coated.
  • Add vegetable broth, tomatoes and beans (with their liquids), and frozen corn.
  • Add remaining ingredients (except garnishes) and mix thoroughly.
  • Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for at least 30 minutes, or until chili reaches desired consistency.
  • Serve hot with desired garnishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.7, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 400.1, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 4.9, Protein 8.3

SPICY VEGETARIAN CHILI



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Categories     Cheese     Pepper     Vegetable     Sauté     Vegetarian     Fall     Parade

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced into thin coins
1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
2 each small zucchini and small yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cans (15 1/2 ounces each) dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 1/4 ounces) corn, with liquid
6 ounces tomato paste
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, with liquid
6 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Sour cream (for garnish), optional
Grated Cheddar cheese (for garnish), optional

Steps:

  • 1. Place the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and bell pepper and cook about 8 minutes. Add the zucchini and squash; continue to cook until all the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes more.
  • 2. Add remaining ingredients, except the garnishes; combine well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat; simmer gently for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve in bowls with a dollop of sour cream and grated Cheddar, if desired.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and texture to your chili. Some good options include onions, carrots, celery, bell peppers, corn, and zucchini.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: Chili is a great dish to experiment with different spices. Some good options include chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne pepper.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of your chili, so it's important to use a good quality broth. You can use chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth.
  • Simmer your chili for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve your chili with your favorite toppings: Some good options include cheese, sour cream, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Spicy vegetable chili is a delicious and hearty dish that's perfect for a cold day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make a delicious pot of chili that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this spicy vegetable chili a try. You won't be disappointed.

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