Best Vegetarian Hominy Chili With Beans Recipes

THE BEST VEGETARIAN CHILI EVER

Steps:

• Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in garlic, onion, diced carrot, red bell pepper, cubed sweet potatoes and green chiles; saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Next add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper; stir for about 30 seconds.
• Finally add in crushed tomatoes, broth/water, black beans, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary.
• Garnish with anything you'd like. Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each.

WHITE BEAN AND HOMINY CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a big soup pot; add in the onion; saute over med-low heat until translucent.
• Add in the garlic; continue to saute until onion is golden.
• Stir in bell pepper, sweet potatoes, and water; bring to a rapid simmer, then decrease the heat.
• Cover and simmer gently until the sweet potatoes are just tender but still firm, about 10-15 minutes.
• Add in the beans, hominy, tomatoes, corn, chiles, cumin, and oregano; simmer gently for 20-25 minutes.
• Stir in cilantro, and taste first before adding any salt.
• Add red pepper flakes if desired.
• The stew should have the consistency of a thick chili, moist, but not soupy.

BLACK BEAN HOMINY CHILI

Steps:

• Pick over the beans for any debris. Rinse the beans and set aside.
• In a 4 qt or larger heavy saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil and saute the garlic and onion until they are softened but not brown, 5 - 10 minutes.
• Add the chili powder, pepper flakes, sugar, thyme, cumin, oregano, and coriander. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the beans, tomatoes (including the juice or puree), vegetable broth, water and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are tender. Add the hominy and pepper.
• Taste for salt and add if necessary. Thicken, if desired by adding 1 Tbs cornmeal at a time and simmering for 5 minutes after each addition.
• Can keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

ZIPPY VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine the first 15 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese and, if desired, green onions.