Best 5 Wicked Good Veggie Chili Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and wholesome culinary experience with this collection of wickedly good vegetarian chili recipes. Whether you're a seasoned chili aficionado or a novice cook seeking a satisfying plant-based meal, these diverse recipes cater to various dietary preferences and taste buds. From a traditional vegetarian chili brimming with colorful vegetables to a spicy black bean chili infused with bold Mexican flavors, this article offers a chili extravaganza like no other. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the versatility and deliciousness of vegetarian chili.

**Recipes within the article:**

1. **Classic Vegetarian Chili:** This timeless recipe forms the foundation of our chili exploration. A symphony of chopped vegetables, aromatic spices, and rich tomato broth come together to create a hearty and flavorful dish that will warm your soul.

2. **Spicy Black Bean Chili:** For those who enjoy a kick of heat, this black bean chili delivers a fiesta of flavors. Black beans take center stage, complemented by a medley of roasted poblano peppers, zesty spices, and a hint of smoky chipotle.

3. **Three-Bean Chili with Cornbread:** Experience a hearty and comforting combination in this three-bean chili. Kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans unite in a savory broth, while tender cornbread serves as the perfect accompaniment, soaking up every delicious drop.

4. **Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili:** This recipe adds a unique twist to the classic chili with the incorporation of protein-packed quinoa and sweet potatoes. The natural sweetness of the potatoes harmonizes with the savory chili, creating a delightful balance of flavors.

5. **Slow-Cooker Veggie Chili:** If you're short on time or prefer effortless cooking, this slow-cooker veggie chili is your perfect choice. Simply toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker, set it, and let the magic happen. Come back to a pot of aromatic and tender chili, ready to be devoured.

6. **Vegan Chili with Avocado Crema:** For those following a vegan lifestyle, this chili offers a satisfying and flavorful option. A combination of vegetables, lentils, and spices create a rich and hearty base, while a creamy avocado crema adds a luscious finish.

7. **Loaded Baked Potato Chili:** Experience a delightful mashup of flavors with this loaded baked potato chili. Tender potatoes, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and a tangy sour cream drizzle elevate this chili to a new level of indulgence.

8. **Turkey Chili:** This recipe introduces a lean protein option with ground turkey. The turkey blends seamlessly with the chili, adding a subtle savory note without overpowering the vegetable flavors.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

INSANELY EASY VEGETARIAN CHILI



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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

THE BEST VEGETARIAN CHILI EVER



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This is actually THE BEST vegetarian chili recipe you'll ever make! You won't believe there isn't any meat in this delicious vegetarian chili made with two kinds of beans, veggies, tender sweet potato and sweet corn. Perfectly spiced, thick and hearty, and easy to make on the stovetop or in your slow cooker!

Provided by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com

Categories     Chili     Dinner     Gluten Free     Grain Free     Nut Free     Vegan     Vegetarian

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 27

½ tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 large carrot, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 (4 ounce) can mild green chiles
1 medium to large sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
2 1/2 tablespoons mild chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (fire-roasted is great)
3/4 cup vegetarian broth (or water, plus more if it needs more liquid)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 heaping cup frozen sweet corn
To garnish:
Tortilla chips
Lime wedge
Cheese
Avocado
Cilantro
Sour cream/greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in garlic, onion, diced carrot, red bell pepper, cubed sweet potatoes and green chiles; saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Next add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper; stir for about 30 seconds.
  • Finally add in crushed tomatoes, broth/water, black beans, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary.
  • Garnish with anything you'd like. Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving about 1 1/2 cups, without toppings), Calories 260 kcal, Fat 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Fiber 15.5 g, Sugar 11.4 g, Protein 13 g

THE BEST VEGETARIAN CHILI IN THE WORLD



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Break out your soup pot and fix up a batch of this delicious, spicy vegetarian chili today! It's ready in no time, and packed with vegetables, beans - and flavor!

Provided by calead910

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ medium onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained
2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger crumbles
3 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
¼ cup chili powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and season with bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and salt. Cook and stir until onion is tender, then mix in the celery, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, and green chile peppers. When vegetables are heated through, mix in the vegetarian burger crumbles. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Mix the tomatoes into the pot. Season chili with chili powder and pepper. Stir in the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and black beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes. Stir in the corn, and continue cooking 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.6 calories, Carbohydrate 58.7 g, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 18.1 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 2571.2 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

WICKED EASY CHILI



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Wicked easy and wicked good!

Provided by rsmith91487

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 jalapeno pepper, seeds and membranes removed, and sliced into thin strips (or to taste)
1 pound extra lean ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Break ground beef into small pieces and add to vegetable mixture; cook and stir, continuing to break beef into smaller pieces, until beef is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, seasoned salt, chili powder, oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes, and sugar to the beef mixture; cook and stir until you smell the garlic, about 1 minute more. Pour tomato sauce, black beans, and diced tomatoes into the pot; stir.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, place a cover on the pot, and continue cooking until the beans and tomatoes are tender and the flavors blend, 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 56.8 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1363.4 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

VERY VEGGIE AND BEEF CHILI



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This is a very hearty and chunky chili with tons of vegetables and can be made with either ground beef or ground turkey breast.

Provided by STARBOARDJEN

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 carrot, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 yellow squash, diced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen white corn kernels
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 ¼ tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Break ground beef into small pieces into a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir until beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and carrot to ground beef; cook and stir until the vegetables begin to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir zucchini and yellow squash into the beef mixture; continue cooking until the beef is completely browned, 3 to 5 minutes more. Drain excess liquid from the pot and return to medium heat.
  • Stir crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and garlic into the beef mixture; bring to a boil. Season mixture with chili powder, brown sugar, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  • Reduce heat to low, place a cover on the pot, and cook chili at a simmer for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 11.4 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 718.9 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: This will help them cook more evenly and quickly.
  • Use a variety of beans: This will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables: You can add almost any type of vegetable to chili, so feel free to get creative. Some good options include corn, carrots, bell peppers, and zucchini.
  • Use a good quality chili powder: This is the key ingredient in chili, so make sure you use a good one. Look for a chili powder that is made with a variety of chili peppers and has a deep, rich flavor.
  • Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings: Some good options include cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

This wicked-good veggie chili is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this veggie chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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