Vegetarian Chili
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5
Vegetarian Chili
Description
This Vegetarian Chili blends diced onions, red bell peppers, garlic, and several types of beans simmered with diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and vegetable broth. The seasoning mix includes chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cocoa powder, creating layers of warmth and subtle smoky undertones. Sugar balances acidity, while green chilies add mild heat.
The chili is cooked until thickened, then fresh or thawed corn kernels are stirred in toward the end of cooking to add sweetness and texture. The result is a filling, colorful chili with tender vegetables and creamy beans, well-rounded in flavor but meat-free.
Serving suggestions include offering shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and tortilla strips as toppings to add creaminess, freshness, and crunch. The chili works as a standalone meal or as a hearty side dish during cooler weather.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup onion finely diced
- 1 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 ounce can diced tomatoes do not drain
- 1 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1` ounce can green chilies drained, diced
- 2 ounce cans pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 1 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh, thawed from frozen or canned
- cheese toppings, shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro and tortilla strips
- sour cream
- cilantro
- tortilla strips
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat.
- Add the onions and red bell peppers to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes or until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, pepper, chilies, pinto beans and black beans to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until chili has thickened.
- Add the corn and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately with toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 645mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 738mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2001IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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