Best Gelsons Vegetable Chili Recipes

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GELSON'S VEGETABLE CHILI



Gelson's Vegetable Chili image

This popular chili is sold in the deli section of Gelson's Market, and the recipe has been published in the LA Times. I've been making it for years because it's delicious; however it's also healthy. I suggest serving it with cornbread.

Provided by lynnski LA

Categories     Beans

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup dried kidney beans
1/2 cup Bulgar wheat
1/2 cup olive oil
1 small red onion, chopped
1 small white onion, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup cubed celery
1/2 cup cubed carrot
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 yellow squash, cubed
1 zucchini, cubed
1 green bell pepper, cubed
1 red bell pepper, cubed
1 cup mushroom
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Cook beans according to package directions, or substitute with (2) 14 ounce cans of beans.
  • Pour bulgar into a bowl and add one cup of boiling water; let soak for 30 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Saute onions and carrots 4 minutes.
  • Add garlic and celery and saute until glazed.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, cayenne, basil and oregano.
  • Add diced tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add squash, zucchini, red and green peppers and mushrooms.
  • Cook 4 minutes.
  • Add bulgar and kidney beans with liquid.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes to let flavors marry.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.8, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 59.5, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 6.5, Protein 4.3

CHEESY VEGETABLE CHILI



Cheesy Vegetable Chili image

This is a mild vegetable chili that uses zucchini and mushrooms. Perfect for those cool nights during late summer right thru winter.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Beans

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large green pepper, chopped
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
28 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
15 ounces tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 1/2 cups zucchini, diced
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (10 ounce) bag frozen corn
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large soup pot, add garlic, green pepper, mushrooms and onions. Cook until tenter, about 5 minutes.
  • Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin. Heat to a boil. Reduce to low.
  • Add zucchini, kidney beans and corn. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add grated chedder cheese, and stir until melted into chili.
  • Serve with rice or cornbread, more cheese, sour cream and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 29.7, Sodium 1533.6, Carbohydrate 61.3, Fiber 14.1, Sugar 17.9, Protein 21.3

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