This vegetarian chili recipe is hearty, flavorful, and packed with nutritious ingredients. Perfect for a cozy meal, it can easily be made vegan and is great for leftovers or freezing.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional for heat)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
Optional Toppings:
- Avocado, diced
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Vegan sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, carrots, and jalapeño. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Build the Chili Base:
- Add the tomato paste to the pot and stir to coat the vegetables.
- Pour in the fire-roasted tomatoes, vegetable broth, black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer:
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
- Let it simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chili thickens and flavors meld together.
- Adjust Seasoning:
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or spices as needed.
- Stir in lime juice for added brightness.
- Serve:
- Ladle the chili into bowls and top with your favorite toppings like avocado, cilantro, or tortilla chips.
Notes
- This chili is perfect for meal prep; it tastes even better the next day.
- You can freeze leftovers in airtight containers for easy future meals.
- For a spicier version, consider adding more jalapeño or some crushed red pepper flakes during cooking.
Enjoy this comforting vegetarian chili as a filling meal any time of year!
Citations:
[1] https://damndelicious.net/2023/01/06/homemade-vegetarian-chili/
[2] https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/best-vegetarian-chili-recipe/
[3] https://www.loveandlemons.com/vegetarian-chili-recipe/
[4] https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a58719/easy-vegetarian-chili-recipe/
[5] https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/vegetarian-chili/
[6] https://cookieandkate.com/vegetarian-chili-recipe/
[7] https://rainbowplantlife.com/vegan-chili/
[8] https://www.thekitchn.com/vegetarian-chili-266017
