Best 4 Vegetarian Chiliemeril Lagasse Recipes

Indulge in a hearty and flavorful vegetarian chili experience with Emeril Lagasse's culinary expertise. This tantalizing dish is a symphony of textures, colors, and aromas that will satisfy your cravings and warm your soul. Dive into the depths of this comforting chili, brimming with an array of fresh vegetables, each contributing its unique flavor and nutritional value. From the tender bite of bell peppers to the earthy sweetness of corn, and the robust spiciness of jalapeños, this chili is a festival of flavors. Accompanied by three distinct recipes, this article offers a versatile culinary journey that caters to diverse preferences. Emeril's classic vegetarian chili is a timeless recipe that showcases the perfect balance of spices and ingredients. For those seeking a smoky twist, the chipotle vegetarian chili adds a captivating layer of heat and depth. And for those with dietary restrictions, the vegan vegetarian chili provides a delicious plant-based option that is equally satisfying. Let Emeril guide you through the culinary adventure of creating a vegetarian chili that will become a staple in your kitchen.

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

VEGETARIAN CHILI(EMERIL LAGASSE)

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Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. I have changed things around just a leeetle bit! On Foodnetwork, this has 135 great reviews!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Beans

Time 55m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 30

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 -3 serrano peppers, stemmed, seeded, and minced (depending upon the heat level you want)
1 medium zucchini, stem ends trimmed and cut into small dice
2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)
1 1/2 lbs portobello mushrooms, stemmed, wiped clean and cubed (about 5 large)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
3 cups cooked black beans, rinsed and drained (or canned beans)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup vegetable stock or 1 cup water
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
cooked brown rice, accompaniment
sour cream or strained plain yogurt, garnish
diced avocado, garnish
chopped green onion, garnish
creole seasoning, : (Emeril's Essence or also referred to as Bayou Blast)
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

In a large, heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, garlic, and serrano peppers, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the zucchini, corn, and mushrooms, and cook, stirring, until soft and the vegetables give off their liquid and start to brown around the edges, about 6 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and stir well. Add the beans, tomato sauce, and vegetable stock, stir well, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Adjust the seasoning, to taste.
To serve, place 1/4 cup of brown rice in the bottom of each bowl. Ladle the chili into the bowls over the rice. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream and spoonful of avocado. Sprinkle with Essence and green onions and serve.
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning:.
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Yield: 2/3 cup.

EMERIL'S VEGETARIAN CHILI

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Think meatless equals tasteless? Think again. This is a very good meatless chili courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, 2003. Recipe from foodnetwork.com. See my recipe for Emeril's Original Essence.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories Black Beans

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 cups yellow onions, chopped
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 -3 serrano peppers (stemmed, seeded, and minced, depending on taste)
1 zucchini, medium (stem ends trimmed and cut into small dice)
2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)
1 1/2 lbs portabella mushrooms, stemmed, wiped clean and cubed (about 5 large)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
3 cups black beans, cooked (or canned beans, rinsed and drained)
15 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup vegetable stock or 1 cup water
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
cooked brown rice
sour cream or strained plain yogurt, garnish
diced avocado, garnish
Emeril's Original Essence, garnish
chopped green onion, garnish

Steps:

In a large heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Add the onions, bell peppers, garlic, and serrano peppers and cook, stirring until soft and the vegetables give off their liquid and start to brown around the edges (about 6 minutes).
Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, and cayenne. Cook, stirring until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
Add the tomatoes and stir well.
Add the beans, tomato sauce, and vegetable stock or water and stir well. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
To serve, place 1/4 cup of brown rice in the bottom of each bowl.
Ladle the chili into the bowls over the rice.
Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream and a spoonful of avocado.
Sprinkle with Emeril's Essence and green onions and serve.

EMERIL'S CHILI

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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories main-dish

Time 2h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
Salt
Cayenne
2 pounds stew meat, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
3 cups crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup tomato paste
8 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons masa flour
4 tablespoons water
1 cup canned dark red kidney beans
1 bag tortilla chips
1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
6 tablespoons sour cream
1 small jar jalapenos

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and saute for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to wilt. Season with salt and cayenne. Stir in the stew meat, chili powder, cumin, crushed red pepper, and oregano. Brown the meat for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef stock. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer the liquid, partially covered for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, or until the beef is tender. Skim off the fat occasionally.
Mix the masa and water together. Slowly stir in the masa slurry, add the beans, and continue to cook for 30 minutes. Reseason with salt and cayenne. Place a handful of the chips in each shallow bowl. Spoon the chili over the chips. Garnish with the grated cheese, sour cream and jalapenos.

VEGETARIAN CHILI

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Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 cup chopped red bell peppers
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 to 3 serrano peppers, stemmed, seeded, and minced, depending upon taste
1 medium zucchini, stem ends trimmed and cut into small dice
2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)
1 1/2 pounds portobello mushrooms (about 5 large), stemmed, wiped clean and cubed
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespooon ground cumin
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
3 cups cooked black beans, or canned beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup vegetable stock, or water
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Cooked brown rice, accompaniment
Sour cream or strained plain yogurt, garnish
Diced avocado, garnish
Essence, recipe follows, garnish
Chopped green onions, garnish
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

In a large, heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, garlic, and serrano peppers, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the zucchini, corn, and mushrooms, and cook, stirring, until soft and the vegetables give off their liquid and start to brown around the edges, about 6 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and stir well. Add the beans, tomato sauce, and vegetable stock, stir well, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Adjust the seasoning, to taste.
To serve, place 1/4 cup of brown rice in the bottom of each bowl. Ladle the chili into the bowls over the rice. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream and spoonful of avocado. Sprinkle with Essence and green onions and serve.
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 1 milligrams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 15 grams

Tips:

For a smoky flavor, roast the poblano peppers over an open flame or under a broiler until charred. Then, place them in a paper bag and let them steam for 10 minutes. Once cool, peel and seed the peppers.
To make the chili ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, reheat the chili over medium heat until warmed through.
Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, or tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

This vegetarian chili is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a cold night. It is packed with vegetables and beans, and it is simmered in a flavorful broth made with tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin. The chili is also gluten-free and can be made vegan by omitting the cheese and sour cream. Whether you are a vegetarian or not, this chili is sure to be a hit!