Description
This Easy Vegetarian Chili is a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with beans, veggies, and spices, this meatless chili is hearty and delicious.
Ingredients
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Vegetarian Chili Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, any color, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup vegetable broth or water, as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in zucchini, black beans, kidney beans, corn, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, spices, salt, and pepper. Adjust consistency with broth/water.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20–25 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
- This chili freezes well and tastes even better the next day.
- For extra heat, add jalapeño or cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
