Veggie Chili (Vegetarian)
A favorite in our household, this veggie chili needs no meat - it's actual better that way!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 or 2 jalapeno pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
- 2 carrots (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 28 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 15 oz can pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth (or water)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- handful cilantro (chopped)
- avocado slices
- tortilla chips
- sour cream
- grated cheddar cheese
- lime wedges
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil, onion, jalapeno, bell pepper, carrot and celery. Stir and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft but still yielding a crunch – about 8 to 10 minutes.
- 2
Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, turmeric, paprika, salt and thyme and stir well. Cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in canned tomatoes and their juices, black beans, pinto beans, vegetable broth and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a gentle boil and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 45 minutes with the lid slightly askew, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Take about a third of the chili (or less) and add it to a blender. Blend until smooth, return to the pot and stir well.
- 5
Serve with toppings of your choice.
- 6
In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil, onion, garlic and cook until onions are soft, about 6-7 minutes.
- 7
Put the onions and garlic in the slow cooker along with the remaining ingredients for the chili. Stir and slow cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
- 8
Take about a third of the chili (or less) and add it to a blender. Blend until smooth, return to the pot and stir well.
- 9
Serve with toppings of your choice.