Best Southwest Vegetarian Chili Recipes

SOUTHWEST VEGETARIAN CHILI

Southwest Vegetarian Chili image

My vegetarian daughter inspired me to develop this nutritious, meatless chili recipe. No one will miss the meat! I use vine-ripened tomatoes, cilantro and peppers from my garden plus fresh local corn from the farmers market. -Cindy Beberman, Orland Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups diced fresh tomatoes (about 3 medium)
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn (about 8 ounces)
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Optional: Sour cream, diced avocado and lime wedges

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeno; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin and chili powder; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in tomatoes, corn, beans, broth and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro. Serve with optional toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWEST VEGETARIAN CHILI

Southwest Vegetarian Chili image

Make and share this Southwest Vegetarian Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories Beans

Time 40m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2-1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
1/2 cup kidney bean, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 tablespoon shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (optional)
1 tablespoon nonfat sour cream
1 tablespoon sliced green onion

Steps:

In medium saucepan coated with cooking spray cook and stir onion and garlic over medium heat about 3 minutes or until tender.
Stir in chili powder. Cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add undrained tomatoes, beans and tomato sauce. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes or until desired consistency. Ladle into bowls. Top with cheese (if desired), sour cream and onions.
Southwestern Turkey Chili: Prepare as above, except cook 2 ounces extra lean ground turkey along with the onion and garlic about 3 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink. Drain off any fat. Continue with recipe as directed in step 2 above, except decrease kidney beans to 1/4 cup.
MAKE IT A MEAL:.
-24 Special K Multi-Grain Crackers.
-1 container (6 ounces) low-fat peach yogurt topped with 2 to 4 tablespoons fresh blueberries.
-Iced Tea.
(Total Calories: 309).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.1, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 1561.5, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 9.7, Protein 11.4