Vegetable Chili

Vegetable Chili - this recipe for meatless vegetable chili is hearty, spicy and full of beans and veggies. Make it truly vegetarian with a vegetable stock.

You know how many times I've said BeeBop is a real meat-and-potatoes man, right? Which is why I never in a million years would have thought that he'd go for this chili.

It's vegetable chili. Not an ounce of meat in sight. Really. And, believe it or not, it's one of his favorites!

This recipe originally came from an Oxmoor House cookbook titled The Low-Fat Way to Cook. Those folks at Oxmoor House have some really awesome publications. They're the people that bring you Cooking Light, Southern Living and so many more cookbooks and magazines. So you know before you start that if a recipe comes from their presses it's a winner.

This is another of those time-tested recipes that I fall back on over and over again. I don't call it vegetarian chili because I do use beef stock in it, but you could substitute a vegetable stock if you really wanted to take it to that level. We don't tend to do much meatless around here so we keep the beef stock. Do what you like I always say.

Vegetable Chili - this recipe for meatless vegetable chili is hearty, spicy and full of beans and veggies. Make it truly vegetarian with a vegetable stock. Click To Tweet

How to Make Vegetable Chili

Before you start, go ahead and get all your chopping and dicing and mincing done.

Here's a little tip for you: see the small cutting board in the photo? That's one I use only for onions, garlic and hot peppers. Keeps those flavors off the big all-purpose board so they don't get into something like, for instance, a pie crust.

Place a large dutch oven or stock pot on medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, onion, green bell pepper, carrots and garlic to the pan and sauté until crisp-tender.

Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, jalapeno and Tabasco.

Next, add in the spices. And, don't be afraid of adding cinnamon to your chili. I know most people associate the taste of cinnamon with sweets, but on its own cinnamon is quite savory. It really adds a little something-something in the background of your chili.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for approximately 45 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Ladle the chili into serving bowls and top with garnishes as desired. Suggested garnishes: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro and finely chopped green onion.

Makes about 9 cups of chili.

Enjoy!

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Vegetable Chili

No meat in this delicious chili! It's packed full of delicious and nutritious veggies.

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Main Dishes, Soups and Stews

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 108kcal

Author: Lana Stuart

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
• 2 carrots chopped
• 3 cloves garlic finely minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 14.5 oz can kidney beans drained
• 1 14.5 oz can pinto beans drained
• 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 6 oz can tomato paste
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• ¾ tsp ground cumin
• ¾ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ⅛ tsp hot pepper sauce
• 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped finely
• 1 bay leaf

Instructions

• Place a large dutch oven or stock pot on medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, onion, green bell pepper, carrots and garlic to the pan and sauté until crisp-tender. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for approximately 45 minutes. Stir occasionally. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle chili into serving bowls and top with garnishes as desired.

Notes

Makes about 9 cups. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro and finely chopped green onion.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 881mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4718IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and is provided for informational purposes. You should consult your health care provider or a registered dietitian if precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.

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