Welcome to the world of hearty and flavorful vegetarian chili! This tantalizing dish is a symphony of fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, and wholesome beans, simmered together to create a comforting and satisfying meal.
Our collection of vegetable chili recipes offers a diverse range of options to suit every taste and preference. From the classic three-bean chili, brimming with kidney, pinto, and black beans, to the hearty lentil chili, packed with protein and earthy flavors, there's a chili for every occasion.
For those seeking a smoky and robust chili, the chipotle chili is a must-try. With its blend of chipotle peppers, dark chocolate, and rich spices, it delivers a delightful depth of flavor. If you prefer a milder chili, the sweet potato chili offers a touch of natural sweetness and a velvety texture, making it a great choice for families with young children.
For those who love a bit of heat, the spicy chili will set your taste buds alight. Its combination of jalapeño peppers, cayenne pepper, and chili powder creates a fiery kick that is sure to warm you up from the inside out. And for those who prefer a more traditional chili, the classic chili is a timeless favorite, featuring a harmonious blend of ground beef, diced tomatoes, and a medley of spices.
No matter your preference, our vegetable chili recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings for a comforting and delicious meal. So gather your ingredients, heat up your stove, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.
VEGETABLE CHILI
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
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
SLOW COOKER VEGETABLE CHILI
This is a very zesty and hearty chili recipe loaded with vegetables. Garnish with sour cream and cheese, if desired, and serve with herb toast.
Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 8h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, garbanzo beans, zucchini, onion, carrots, celery, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, chili powder, green chile peppers, garlic, oregano, cumin and salt.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours OR on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1039 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
VEGETARIAN VEGETABLE AND BEAN CHILI
When it feels like your pantry is bare, but you've got a hungry family to feed, this recipe is a surefire solution. Made with canned beans, frozen vegetables and a couple of standard ingredients, it'll make you feel like you've made something out of nothing. Something pretty hearty that is! With beans in the mix and over a pound of vegetables, you won't miss the meat one bit, and you certainly won't need a side either. So save this recipe now and it'll be there to help you out of a future dinner jam.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In 4 1/2- to 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are softened.
- Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chili is hot and vegetables are crisp-tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 16 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 940 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g
SUMMER VEGETABLE CHILI
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add all but a few tablespoons of the chopped red onion. Stir in the garlic, chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the poblano, mushrooms and corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 3 more minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then stir and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the chili is thick, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the chili among bowls. Top with the cheese, sour cream and/or cilantro; sprinkle with the reserved red onion. Serve with the tortillas.
CALIFORNIA VEGETABLE AND CHICKPEA CHILI
Provided by James Villas
Categories Bean Vegetable Super Bowl Vegetarian Low Cal Fall
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large, heavy pot, heat the oil over moderate heat, then add the onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic, and cook, stirring, till softened, about 2 minutes. Add the squash and cook, stirring, 3 minutes longer to soften. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well. Reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 1 hour, adding a little water if the stew begins to get too thick.
VEGETABLE BEEF CHILI
Marlene Muckenhirn's chili is big on fresh tomato taste. Says the Delano, Minnesota cook, "This recipe works well in a slow cooker."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h20m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a 5-qt. Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, green peppers, onions and garlic. Cook over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. , Add beans and seasonings; mix well. Simmer, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
DIANN'S CHILI VEGETABLE SOUP
This recipe came about when I tried to make a cabbage soup similar to the one served at a local restaurant. It is now a family favorite. I make it in a large quantity to share and to freeze.
Provided by PICKS
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large soup pot, saute ground beef until brown. Drain excess fat.
- Add celery, onions, green bell peppers, cabbage, kidney beans, vegetable juice, tomato juice, corn, diced tomatoes and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover pot and let simmer about one hour, or until celery is tender. Add garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 420.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
VEGETABLE BEAN CHILI
Meet the Cook: Because it is so hearty, no one misses the meat in this chili. Both family - my husband and I have three daughters and one grandchild - and friends ask for it. -Rene Fry, Hampstead, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a 4-qt. kettle or Dutch oven, saute zucchini, green pepper, onion, carrots, celery and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in tomatoes, picante sauce, bouillon and cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Add beans and olives; heat through. Garnish with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 10g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 863mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHUNKY TURKEY VEGETABLE CHILI (CROCK POT)
This is a combination (and adaptation) of 2 kinds of chilis from Easy Home Cooking's All New Slow Cooker cookbook. It's not a very liquidy chili and it sticks to your ribs. The ground turkey helps make it a little more healthy too. This recipe is very forgiving, so you may adjust the heating time to high (for a shorter period) or a combination of high and low.
Provided by WI Cheesehead
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 5h10m
Yield 4 1 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown together the ground turkey, onion, green pepper and garlic until ground turkey is browned and vegetables are tender; drain fat.
- Place ground turkey mixture and remaining ingredients in a crock pot. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheese. Serve with bread and salad for a complete meal.
CHEESY VEGETABLE CHILI SOUP
Good on a cold night. The veggies and broth simmer down to a thick, almost chili-like consistency that I just love. Kick it up by using diced tomatoes & green chiles (rotel) instead of the diced tomatoes. I like to serve this with cornbread muffins.
Provided by newspapergal
Categories Beans
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring all ingredients except cheese & sour cream to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer 25 minutes, or until veggies are in tender.
- Stir in 1/3 cup of the cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle each bowl with remaining cheese and top with sour cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.1, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 29.7, Sodium 898.7, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 10.7, Protein 17.5
VEGETABLE AND POTATO CHILI
This veggie-loaded chili makes it easy to add some fresh produce to your dinner routine, even in the dead of winter. Starchy potatoes, protein-packed chickpeas and filling black beans will keep you and your family full and satisfied-no meat needed! If that's not enough to make you want to start up your stove and whip up this zesty meal, the fact that this dish is ready in just 30 minutes will certainly seal the deal. So keep this recipe handy when you need a quick weeknight dinner or a dish to vegetarian guests.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat all ingredients except zucchini to boiling, breaking up tomatoes and stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 13 minutes.
- Stir in zucchini. Cover; simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 92 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 21 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1250 mg
SWEET CHILI CHICKEN WITH ASIAN VEGETABLE RICE
Make and share this Sweet Chili Chicken With Asian Vegetable Rice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large sealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, cilantro, ginger and garlic. Add chicken and refrigerate 1 to 4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. Spray foil with nonstick spray. Remove chicken from marinade and drain; discard marinade. Place sweet chili sauce in a large bowl add chicken and toss to coat. Place chicken on baking sheet and bake 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions, omitting butter or margarine. While rice is cooking, combine rice vinegar with carrot, snap peas (if using), bell pepper, sesame seeds, and salt. Stir mixture into freshly cooked rice and adjust seasonings to taste.
- Slice chicken diagonally and serve over rice. Sprinkle green onions over top.
CAFé BRENDA BLACK BEAN VEGETABLE CHILI
Steps:
- Pick over the black beans, then soak them in 8 cups of water for 6 to 8 hours. Drain them and cook in 8 cups of water until tender, about 1 hour. Drain, reserving all the cooking liquid.
- In a large skillet, sauté the onion in the oil until soft. Add the garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper and jalapeño peppers; sauté 3 to 5 minutes longer.
- Combine the sautéed vegetables and cooked beans in a large pot. Add the herbs, spices, salt, lemon juice, and chocolate. Pour in about 1 1/2 cups of the reserved cooking liquid or as needed to keep the chili loose. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- As the chili simmers, place the pumpkin seeds in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Dry-toast them, stirring and tossing until the seeds glisten and begin to brown. Sprinkle a few drops of soy sauce on them and allow them to cool.
- Serve in bowls with the pumpkin seeds sprinkled on top. Add sour cream and/or grated cheese, if desired.
SPICY VEGETABLE CHILI
This chili makes a great comforting meal on cool autumn nights. I love dipping oat bran bread into it. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute the onion, carrot, pepper, mushrooms and zucchini in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add the tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, green chilies and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally., Stir in vinegar. Serve in soup bowls; garnish each with cilantro and sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHILI VEGETABLE SOUP
Make and share this Chili Vegetable Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Beans
Time 1h
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large pot, add the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, celery, garlic, taco seasoning, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil; lower heat; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stir occasionally.
- Add in the beans, zucchini, and squash; let simmer 10-15 more minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
ROASTED VEGETABLE CHILI
Make and share this Roasted Vegetable Chili recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tomorrow Never Knows
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Turn the oven to broil.
- Move one rack to the highest position.
- Put the red peppers on the cookie sheet and put it in the oven.
- Allow the skin to blister and turn completely black, turning the peppers as needed.
- (This step can also be done by putting the peppers on the grill or holding them over a gas burner set to high.) Once the peppers' skin is completely blackened, put them in a bowl and cover the top with plastic wrap or put them into a brown paper bag and fold the top over several times.
- Allow to sit for 10 minutes.
- Remove the skin by peeling it off with your fingers.
- Cut the top off, get rid of the seeds, and then dice.
- Put as much corn as will fit in a single layer of a lined cookie sheet.
- Put in the oven for a minute or two, rotating if necessary.
- Once most of the corn has turned golden, remove the cookie sheet, turn the kernels, and put back in the oven.
- Peel the sweet potatoes, slice into round slices of an even thickness (about ¼ inch), and place onto a cookie sheet, in a single layer, covered with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Put into the oven for about 1 min (you may want to rotate the cookie sheet after 30 seconds if one section is cooking much faster than the rest).
- Once the slices have become browned (but not black), remove the cookie sheet, flip the slices and repeat.
- Add olive oil to a large pot on med heat.
- Add garlic.
- Cook garlic for a minute, reduce heat, and then add tomatoes and roasted vegetables.
- Add spices, adjusting to you're your taste.
- Add beans.
- Allow to simmer for a while (20 minutes to an hour or two).
- Serve topped with grated cheddar, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or whatever you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 32.5, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 7.9, Protein 8.1
WINTER VEGETABLE CHILI RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, medium white onion, kosher salt, garlic, parsnip, butternut squash, paprika, dried oregano, ground cumin, allspice, chipotle powder, cannellini bean, fresh cilantro, vegetable broth, shredded cheddar cheese
Provided by Isabel Castillo
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, season with salt, and cook until the onion starts to sweat and become translucent, 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 2 minutes more.
- Add the parsnips and butternut squash and season with salt, paprika, oregano, cumin, allspice, and chipotle powder. Stir to coat the vegetables with the spices. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the cannellini beans, cilantro, and vegetable broth. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, until the chili is thickened and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Ladle the chili into bowls and top with cilantro and cheddar cheese.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 calories, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 12 grams
ROASTED VEGETABLE CHILI
Put the oven on high for this delicious chili. Veggies roast first to bring out rich, caramelized flavor.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 2 large cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine eggplant, bell pepper. onion and oil; toss to coat. Place in single layer on sprayed cookie sheets. Bake at 450°F. for 15 to 18 minutes or until vegetables are tender and browned, turning occasionally. Cool 5 minutes. Coarsely chop vegetables.
- Meanwhile, in Dutch oven, cook ground beef and garlic over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
- Add roasted vegetables, tomatoes, chili powder, salt and cinnamon; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 13 g
FALSE ALARM VEGETABLE CHILI
This is one of Joe Bonanno's most popular firehouse dishes. Choose a chili powder that suits your taste for heat. Leave the pot uncovered during simmering to allow excess water to evaporate and the chili to thicken.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, green and red peppers, carrot, jalapeno pepper, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in 7 cups water, lentils, tomato paste, kidney beans, and pinto beans. Stir to blend, adding stewed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and crushed red-pepper flakes.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes. If the chili starts to dry out, add hot water as needed. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
CHILI CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SOUP
Make and share this Chili Chicken and Vegetable Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the potato and chicken broth and bring to a boil; lower the heat and simmer until the potato is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the corn, chicken and green beans and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with the sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.4, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 836.2, Carbohydrate 41.6, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 10.6
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients in advance: Chop the vegetables and measure out the spices before you start cooking to save time.
- Use a large pot: A large pot will give the chili plenty of room to simmer and develop flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: If you overcrowd the pot, the vegetables will not cook evenly.
- Sauté the vegetables before adding the broth: Sautéing the vegetables in a little oil will help to bring out their flavor.
- Use a variety of beans: Using a variety of beans will add different flavors and textures to the chili.
- Add the spices gradually: Add the spices gradually and taste the chili as you go to make sure it is not too spicy.
- Let the chili simmer for a while: Simmering the chili for a while will help to develop the flavors.
- Serve the chili with your favorite toppings: Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, cheese, avocado, or cilantro.
Conclusion:
Vegetable chili is a hearty, flavorful, and healthy dish that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of vegetables, beans, and spices, vegetable chili is a great source of nutrients and a delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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