5 from 15 votes
Bulgur Vegetable Chili
Bulgur Vegetable Chili is a vibrant vegetarian dish combining diced vegetables, bulgur, kidney beans, and tomato base seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. The chili offers a balanced texture with tender bulgur and soft vegetables, delivering a mildly spiced and hearty meal suitable for various occasions.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
5
medium bowls
Calories:
248 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 zucchini medium
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 cups sweet corn (I use frozen)
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 15 oz. tomato sauce canned
- 15 oz. diced tomatoes or fire-roasted, canned
- 2/3 cup bulgur
- 15 oz. Kidney Beans can
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder (I use mild)
- 1 tsp. cumin ground
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
Instructions
- Dice onion and bell pepper. Dice zucchini and set aside.
- In a stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion and bell pepper for 7-8 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/broth for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
- Meanwhile, mince garlic.
- When onion is translucent, add garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Stir and sauté 1-2 minutes.
- Add zucchini, sweet corn, broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, bulgur, and kidney beans (rinsed and drained).
- Bring to a light boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bulgur is cooked.
- Serve with any desired toppings.
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Notes
- Top with avocado, crumbled tortilla chips, fresh cilantro, vegan shredded cheese, vegan sour cream, or hot sauce for added flavor and texture.
- This chili thickens over time, so adjust consistency with broth or water when reheating if needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Potassium
1066mg
(23%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1636IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 medium bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 1066mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1636IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.