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Bulgur Vegetable Chili
A satisfying vegan chili filled with hearty bulgur, beans, and vegetables. Simple to prepare, and so warm and nourishing! Great served with avocado.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 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 medium zucchini
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 cups sweet corn (I use frozen)
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 15 oz. can tomato sauce
- 15 oz. can diced tomatoes (or fire-roasted)
- 2/3 cup bulgur
- 15 oz. can kidney beans
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder (I use mild)
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 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
- For serving: Add avocado, crumbled tortilla chips, fresh cilantro, vegan shredded cheese, vegan sour cream, or hot sauce.
- Thickness: The chili will continue to thicken as it sits.
Nutrition Information
Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Potassium
1066mg
(30%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1636IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5medium 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.