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Excellent Vegetarian Chili 🌶️
Overview:
- Name: Excellent Vegetarian Chili
- Cook Time: 1 hour 14 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 29 minutes
- Description: The best, vegetarian chili you’ll ever taste. It’s not just for vegetarians; even meat-lovers can’t resist!
- Recipe Category: Vegetable
- Keywords: Tex Mex, Southwestern U.S., Weeknight, Stove Top, Less than 4 Hours
- Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
- Review Count: 1
- Calories: 309.8 per serving
- Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Fat Content: 1.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 961.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 61.6g
- Fiber Content: 12.4g
- Sugar Content: 11.6g
- Protein Content: 17.1g
- Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 onion
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 1/2 zucchinis
- 1 can stewed tomatoes
- 1 can whole tomatoes
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 can chili beans
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Start by gathering all your ingredients and preparing them for cooking. Chop the onion, celery, green bell pepper, garlic clove, and zucchinis into small, bite-sized pieces.
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Sauté Aromatics:
- Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat and add 3-4 tablespoons of water to cover the bottom.
- Add the chopped onion, celery, green bell pepper, and garlic to the pot.
- Sauté the vegetables until they are wilted, which should take around 3 to 4 minutes.
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Cook Zucchini:
- Once the onions and peppers are soft, add the chopped zucchini to the pot.
- Cook the zucchini until it becomes tender, stirring occasionally. This usually takes around 5 to 10 minutes.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Now it’s time to add the remaining ingredients to the pot.
- Pour in the cans of stewed tomatoes, whole tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chili beans.
- Stir everything together until well combined.
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Simmer:
- Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer for about an hour, allowing all the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Serve and Enjoy!
- Once the chili is done simmering, ladle it into bowls and serve hot.
- You can garnish with some fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, or a sprinkle of shredded cheese if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious and hearty vegetarian chili!
This recipe is not only incredibly flavorful and satisfying but also packed with nutritious vegetables and protein-rich beans, making it a perfect choice for a wholesome weeknight dinner. Whether you’re a vegetarian looking for a new favorite recipe or just searching for a tasty chili option that’s quick and easy to make, this Excellent Vegetarian Chili is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!