Best Vegetarian Chili With Corn Bread Topping Recipes

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VEGETARIAN SKILLET CHILI TOPPED WITH CORNBREAD



Vegetarian Skillet Chili Topped with Cornbread image

A hearty chili made with butternut squash and fluffy cornbread come together in this single-skillet meal. Serve with extra sour cream and pickled jalapenos on the side for topping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound (about 4 cups) store-bought diced butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
Two 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes with chiles, drained
One 14.5-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoons sugar
5 ounces (about 6 cups lightly packed) baby spinach
3/4 cup fine cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons sugar
Kosher salt
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup sour cream, plus more for serving
1 large egg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar (about 3 ounces)
Pickled jalapenos, for serving

Steps:

  • For the chili: Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squash and a pinch of salt and black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender and browned in spots, about 8 minutes. Remove the squash from the pan and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add the chili powder (use less if you like milder chili) and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the vegetable stock, tomatoes, beans, sugar and cooked squash and bring to a simmer. Cook until all of the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. (If the liquid reduces to less than three-quarters of the way up the sides of the squash, stir in a little water.) Stir in the baby spinach by the handful until all is incorporated and wilted.
  • For the cornbread topping: Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Whisk the milk, sour cream and egg together in another bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until well combined. Stir in the melted butter and Cheddar. Drop spoonfuls of the batter on top of the chili, leaving space in between. (The batter will not completely cover the chili.)
  • Bake until the cornbread is golden brown and springs back when touched and the chili is hot and bubbly, about 18 minutes. Serve with more sour cream and pickled jalapenos.

SHEET PAN VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH CHEESY CORNBREAD BISCUITS



Sheet Pan Vegetarian Chili with Cheesy Cornbread Biscuits image

This recipe is sponsored by Shipt. Our favorite kitchen hack when the temperature starts dropping? Making chili on a sheet pan instead of standing over the stovetop. In this meat-free version, sweet potatoes and cauliflower are broiled with spices and bulked up with black beans and canned tomatoes. Topped with from-scratch cornbread biscuits studded with corn and cheese, this one-pan dinner hits every note.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 scallions, roughly chopped, plus more sliced, for serving
2 poblano chiles, seeded and diced
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn
2/3 cup shredded sharp Cheddar (3 ounces), plus more for serving
1 cup buttermilk
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Two 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
One 15-ounce can black beans with their liquid
1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
Diced avocado, sour cream, fresh cilantro leaves and hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Toss the scallions, poblanos, sweet potatoes and cauliflower with the vegetable oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and 1 teaspoon salt on a sheet pan; spread in a single layer. Broil, tossing halfway through, until the vegetables are browned around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the cornmeal, flour, brown sugar, baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Stir in the corn and 1/3 cup of the Cheddar. Add the buttermilk and butter and stir to combine.
  • Remove the sheet pan and adjust the oven temperature to 475 degrees F. Add the tomato sauce, black beans with their liquid, vegetable broth and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to the roasted vegetables and gently stir. Spoon the biscuit dough on top in 12 mounds, about 1 1/2 inches apart. Sprinkle the biscuits with the remaining 1/3 cup Cheddar.
  • Bake until the chili starts bubbling and the biscuits are golden and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve with sliced scallions, shredded Cheddar, diced avocado, sour cream, cilantro leaves and hot sauce for topping.

ROASTED VEGETABLE CHILI WITH CORNBREAD BISCUITS



Roasted Vegetable Chili with Cornbread Biscuits image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 poblano chile pepper, seeded and diced
4 scallions, roughly chopped, plus more for topping
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
2/3 cup cold buttermilk
2/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 15-ounce can black beans, undrained
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 1/4 cups frozen fire-roasted corn, thawed
1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Toss the cauliflower, poblano and scallions with the vegetable oil, chili powder, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt on a rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer. Broil until the vegetables are browned around the edges, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the biscuits: Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, brown sugar and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Work the butter into the cornmeal mixture with your fingers until crumbly. Stir in the buttermilk and 1/3 cup cheese with a fork until combined.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the broiler and preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Add the beans and their liquid, the tomato sauce, corn, vegetable broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the roasted vegetables and gently stir. Spoon the biscuit dough on top in 12 mounds, about 1 1/2 inches apart. Sprinkle the biscuits with the remaining 1/3 cup cheese.
  • Bake until the chili starts bubbling and the biscuits are golden and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with scallions.

VEGGIE CHILI CORNBREAD SKILLET



Veggie Chili Cornbread Skillet image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cups medium-diced butternut squash
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Freshly ground black pepper
One 16-ounce jar salsa
One 15.5-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
One 15.5-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 cup vegetable stock
1 cup (180 grams) fine-ground yellow cornmeal
1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk

Steps:

  • For the chili: Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the butternut squash and peppers and cook for about 5 minutes more. Stir in the chili powder, salt, oregano, cumin and black pepper to taste. Cook until the spices are aromatic, 2 to 3 minutes more. Pour in the salsa, black and pinto beans and tomatoes, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet. Add the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • For the cornbread: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk to combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and add the melted butter, egg and buttermilk. Whisk to combine, taking care not to overmix. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure that all the ingredients are incorporated.
  • Use a tablespoon or ice cream scoop to dollop the cornbread mixture over the top of the chili in the skillet. Place the skillet in the oven and bake until the cornbread is golden brown on top, 25 to 30 minutes.

VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH CORN BREAD TOPPING



Vegetarian Chili With Corn Bread Topping image

The idea behind this spicy, all-vegetable chili is ease: It's easily made on a weekend, a meditative wintry afternoon in the kitchen, chopping and stirring. Then, on a weeknight made even shorter by commuting and homework, concoct an easy corn bread topping, spread it on the chili and bake it for a while. It's healthy, filling food.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     dinner, weekday, casseroles, main course

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups red bell peppers (about 2 large peppers), finely diced
2 teaspoons hot red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
1 1/2 cups red lentils
3 cups canned chopped tomatoes
3 1/2 cups drained canned kidney beans
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cornmeal
2 tablespoons flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup butter milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup coarsely grated Cheddar cheese
2 cups sour cream
1 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • To prepare chili, heat olive oil over medium-low heat in a deep, wide pan with a lid. Add onions, garlic and bell peppers, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes, coriander, cumin and cardamom pods. Stir in lentils.
  • Add chopped tomatoes, kidney beans, ketchup, tomato paste, cocoa and 3 cups water. Stir well. Cover, and simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened and beans are tender, about 45 minutes. Chili can be made ahead to this point and topping added later. (In that case, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days, bringing to room temperature before proceeding.)
  • For corn bread topping, heat oven to 425 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine salt, cornmeal, flour, baking powder and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, honey and oil. Pour liquid ingredients into dry; stir until combined.
  • Pour chili into a baking dish 13 by 9 by 3 inches. Spread corn bread topping evenly over chili, and sprinkle cheese on topping. Bake until topping has risen and turned golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, and let chili stand about 5 minutes. To serve, cut into squares, and pass sour cream and cilantro at the table.

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