Incredibly Easy Vegetarian Chili
This Incredibly Easy Vegetarian Chili is a comforting, flavorful dish made with fresh vegetables, beans, and spices. Quick and easy to prepare, it's a hearty, vegan-friendly meal that's perfect for any occasion. Full of nutrition and rich flavors, it's a must-try for chili lovers.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped onions
- ¾ cup chopped carrots
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- ¾ cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1½ cups chopped fresh mushrooms
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
- 1 (19-ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
- 1 (11-ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1½ teaspoons dried basil
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions, carrots, and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped green and red bell peppers, and celery to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, approximately 6 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder and chopped mushrooms. Cook until the mushrooms are softened, about 4 minutes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, kidney beans, and corn to the pan. Season with ground cumin, dried oregano, and dried basil.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Notes
- To make it spicier, add diced jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Feel free to swap the kidney beans for black beans or chickpeas.
- Add zucchini, corn kernels, or spinach to boost nutrition.
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