Best Sweet Pepper Vegetarian Chili Recipes

CONTEST-WINNING VEGETARIAN CHILI

Contest-Winning Vegetarian Chili image

My husband and I love vegetarian Dutch oven recipes-and this vegetarian chili is one of our favorites. It makes a huge pot that's chock-full of color and flavor. And once the chopping is done, it's quick to cook. -Marilyn Barilleaux, Bothell, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

4 medium zucchini, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (28 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook zucchini, onions and peppers in oil over medium-high heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute., Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET PEPPER VEGETARIAN CHILI

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From Eric Zwillinger of the Fedora Cafe in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Recipe from the book "The Color Code" For Vegetarian do not use Chicken broth.

Provided by Roosie

Categories Peppers

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
2 yellow bell peppers, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
2 medium yellow squash, diced
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, with liquid chopped
2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (~1 1/2 cups cooked)
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans (~1 1/2 cups cooked)
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, of your choice (~1 1/2 cups cooked)
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Sautee onion, carrot and peppers, until onion is golden- about 8 minutes.
Add squash and zucchini and cook through- about 6-8 more minutes.
Add tomatoes (and liquid) and broth.
Bring to a boil.
Drain (if using canned) and add the beans to the pot.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add chili powder, cumin and cilantro.
Continue to simmer until chili is thickened- about 8 minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add the cayenne, if desired.
Serve over rice or with sour cream and cheese.

THE BEST VEGETARIAN CHILI IN THE WORLD

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Break out your soup pot and fix up a batch of this delicious, spicy vegetarian chili today! It's ready in no time, and packed with vegetables, beans - and flavor!

Provided by calead910

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Vegetarian

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ medium onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained
2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger crumbles
3 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
¼ cup chili powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and season with bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and salt. Cook and stir until onion is tender, then mix in the celery, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, and green chile peppers. When vegetables are heated through, mix in the vegetarian burger crumbles. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 5 minutes.
Mix the tomatoes into the pot. Season chili with chili powder and pepper. Stir in the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and black beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes. Stir in the corn, and continue cooking 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.6 calories, Carbohydrate 58.7 g, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 18.1 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 2571.2 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH BLACK BEANS AND PEPPERS SWEET AND HOT

Vegetarian Chili with Black Beans and Peppers Sweet and Hot image

Provided by Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh or frozen chopped onion (about 1 medium-large yellow onion)
1 large celery rib, trimmed and coarsely chopped
1/2 (1-pound bag) frozen bell pepper stir-fry mix (red, green, and yellow peppers; do not thaw)
2 large garlic cloves, finely minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
3 cups cooked or canned black beans, drained
2 (10-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, with their liquid
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
4 cups Al Dente Make Ahead Rice, reheat, see above recipe
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Heat oil in medium-size Dutch oven over moderate heat for 1 minute. Add onion, celery, stir-fry mix, garlic, cumin, and oregano and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are limp, about 5 minutes.
Add 2 1/2 cups beans, tomatoes with chilies, orange juice concentrate, lemon juice, and hot pepper sauce. Bring to boiling, adjust heat so mixture bubbles easily, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
Mash remaining 1/2 cup beans, mix into chili, cover, and simmer slowly until flavors mellow, about 15 minutes. Taste for salt and adjust as needed. Mound rice in heated deep platter, spoon chili on top, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve.

SWEET AND SPICY VEGETARIAN CHILI

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"Many chili recipes contain brown or white sugar. In this recipe, more nutritious barley malt adds a smoky, beerlike sweetness that contrasts deliciously with the spices and green chiles." - Recipe from "Delicious Living" magazine, February 2004.

Provided by Roosie

Categories Peppers

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
2 onions, finely chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 bay leaf
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 cup frozen corn
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons barley malt
1/2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
black pepper, to taste
cubed avocado, for garnish
grated monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese, for garnish
sour cream, for garnish

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large saucepan or stockpot over medium-high heat.
Add chopped onions, bell pepper, and garlic.
Sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, green chilies, and salt, if desired.
Stir until veggies are evenly coated.
Add vegetable broth, tomatoes and beans (with their liquids), and frozen corn.
Add remaining ingredients (except garnishes) and mix thoroughly.
Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for at least 30 minutes, or until chili reaches desired consistency.
Serve hot with desired garnishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.7, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 400.1, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 4.9, Protein 8.3