Best 3 Zippy Vegetarian Chili Recipes

VEGGIE CHILI

Steps:

• Remove all the stems from the mushrooms and add them to a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Add half of the mushroom caps, slightly breaking them up with your hands as you add them. Pulse the mushrooms until they are finely chopped. Set aside. Halve and slice the remaining mushroom caps and set aside.
• Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the finely chopped mushrooms from the food processor and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook until the natural liquid from the mushrooms has released and evaporated, about 4 minutes. Add the onion, celery, bell peppers, poblano pepper, cilantro stems and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin and coriander. Stir to coat until the spices are fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, zucchini and sliced mushrooms. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture up to a boil, then turn the heat down to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Remove the lid from the Dutch oven and add the corn, black beans and pinto beans. Stir to combine. Continue cooking until the corn and beans are heated through, an additional 5 minutes. Season with salt.
• Ladle the chili into bowls and top with the desired toppings.

ZIPPY'S CHILI

Steps:

• Brown beef, onion and bacon – drain.
• In large pot combine beef mixture with rest of ingredients.
• Simmer at least 30 minutes.
• NOTE: I simmered for a couple hours…and of course it’s better the next day!

ZIPPY VEGETABLE CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring onions, peppers, and broth to a boil.
• Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, salsa, and seasonings and return to a boil.
• Reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes.
• Add beans and corn. Simmer 5 minutes longer or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Garnish each serving with cheese.