Vegetarian Chili
Description: Spice up your winter evenings with this hearty and flavorful Vegetarian Chili recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Packed with wholesome vegetables and aromatic herbs, this dish is perfect for chilly weeknights, ready in just over an hour.
Recipe Category: Vegetable
Keywords: Winter, Spicy, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 315.6 per serving
- Fat Content: 4.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 44.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 49.8g
- Fiber Content: 16.3g
- Sugar Content: 1.7g
- Protein Content: 18.1g
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups celery, diced
- 1 1/2 cups green bell peppers, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups tomatoes with onion and garlic, undrained
- 3 cups red kidney beans, cooked
- 1 cup great northern beans, cooked
- 1 cup beer
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot sauce to taste
- Shredded cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a large Dutch oven, sauté celery and green peppers (onion and garlic if using plain diced tomatoes) in olive oil until veggies are tender, stirring frequently. |
| 2 | Add in undrained tomatoes, red kidney beans, great northern beans, beer, chili powder, bay leaf, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. |
| 3 | Bring to a boil, then lower the heat. |
| 4 | Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring frequently. |
| 5 | Remove and discard the bay leaf. |
| 6 | Ladle into individual serving bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese. |
This Vegetarian Chili recipe serves as a delightful centerpiece for your dinner table, bringing warmth and comfort with every spoonful. Enjoy the robust flavors and wholesome goodness of this satisfying dish, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a cozy meal, this chili will surely impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more. So gather your ingredients, simmer up a pot of this delicious chili, and savor the joy of homemade goodness. 🌶️🍲
