5 Ingredient Vegetarian Chili 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.

SUNNY'S 5-INGREDIENT CHILI

Steps:

• In a large pot, add the oil, salt, a few grinds of black pepper and the onions. Cook over medium-high heat until tender, about 6 minutes. Add the chili powder and beef and break up into bits, cooking until done, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and beans. Stir and cover to cook for 20 minutes. Serve with a bar of toppings and freshly fried corn tortilla strips to use for utensils.
• Bring at least 2 inches of oil to 350 degrees F in a Dutch oven or other large heavy pot. Add the tortilla strips one by one and fry in small batches until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove to a paper-towel-lined plate and immediately sprinkle with salt.

5-INGREDIENT VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and saute until transparent, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, beans, and chili powder; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or longer.

FIVE BEAN VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large kettle, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onions, garlic and peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally 8 to 10 minutes until vegetables are soft and fragrant.
• While vegetables are cooking, rinse lentils in a colander under running water. Add lentils and remaining ingredients to kettle.
• Bring to a boil and simmer 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occauntil lentils are tender and chili is rich and thick.
• Taste mixture for seasonings. If spicier chili is desired, add additional Tabasco sauce.
• Serve with hot corn tortillas.

VEGETARIAN 5 BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• 1. Into a large crock pot or stock pot, empty all cans of tomatoes. Drain beans and add to pot.
• 2. Finely dice chipotles in adobo or chop in food processor (If you use food processor, remaining chipotles may be saved in ziploc in freezer for future use) and add to pot.
• 3. Add remaining ingredients to pot.
• 4. Cook on low for 4-5 hours in crock pot or simmer on the stove until carrots are tender.
• 5. Serve and top with shredded cheese (for non-vegans).

SOUTHWEST VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeno; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin and chili powder; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in tomatoes, corn, beans, broth and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro. Serve with optional toppings as desired.