Vegetarian Bean And Rice Chili Recipes

VEGETARIAN BEAN AND RICE CHILI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute green pepper, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in all remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until rice is cooked, stirring occasionally. If thinner chili is desired, add additional water.

VEGETARIAN THREE-BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in large heavy pot over medium-high. Cook salsa, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and garlic powder, stirring, until fragrant and slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. Add black, pinto, and kidney beans, tomatoes, broth, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors are blended and chili is thickened, about 15 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
• Pour oil into a medium skillet to a depth of 1/2". Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 375°F. Working in 2 batches, fry tortilla strips, turning occasionally, until crisp and pale golden, about 2 minutes per batch. Using a slotted spoon, transfer strips to a paper towel-lined plate or rimmed baking sheet to drain; immediately season with salt.
• Ladle chili into bowls. Top with crispy tortilla strips and jalapeños, if using.
• Do Ahead
• Chili can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

MILD VEGETARIAN 3-BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell peppers, carrot, and garlic. Saute, stirring often to prevent burning, until soft, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Add black beans, diced tomatoes with juice, kidney beans, pinto beans, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.

EASY VEGETARIAN CHILI ON RICE

Steps:

• In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and jalapeno pepper, cook, stirring often, for 6 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, garlic, green peppers, parsley, chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt. Bring to a simmer. Cook, covered for 20 minutes, stirring often.
• Add beans, and cook for 25 minutes more. Add zucchini, and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Mound on warm plates, spoon chili on top and sprinkle with cheese.

VEGETARIAN RED BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until heated through. Serve with sour cream and cheddar cheese if desired.

VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Drain black beans, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic; saute until onions are soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add chili powder, oregano, cumin, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Add reserved black beans, 1/2 cup bean liquid, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend and chili thickens, about 15 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle chili into bowls to serve.

THREE-BEAN VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a heavy 6-quart pot over medium heat. Cook onion, bell peppers, jalapeno, garlic, and salt, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, tomato paste, tomatoes, and water and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
• Drain beans, reserving liquid, and rinse under cold water. Add beans and 3/4 cup reserved liquid to chili and simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Top each serving with sour cream, cheese, and cilantro (if using).

VEGETARIAN BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• In a cast iron or other heavy pot with a cover that can go from stovetop to oven, saute onion, green pepper and cilantro stems on high, stirring constantly, until onion becomes translucent.
• Add oregano, cumin, chili powder and bay leaves and saute another minute.
• Add garlic and salt, saute briefly.
• Add a couple of tablespoons of water to stop garlic from cooking.
• Immediately add beans and salsa, lime juice and hot sauce, and lower heat to medium, stirring frequently.
• When mixture begins bubbling, lower heat again, until just simmering. Stir occasionally and simmer for about ½ hour.
• You may have to add a little water from time to time if mixture begins to dry out.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Chop reserved cilantro leaves.
• Add ½ of the cilantro leaves, the cooked rice and the sour cream. Stir to mix evenly throughout the beans.
• Cover and bake for 35 to 45 minutes.
• Remove from oven and stir in the other ½ of the reserved cilantro leaves.
• Serve.

CROCKPOT VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH BEANS AND BROWN RICE

Steps:

• 1. Combine beans, onions, garlic, bouillon, and water in crock pot. Cook on LOW for 6 hours (or more-I cooked the beans overnight).
• 2. Add remaining ingredients except rice, continue to cook on low for 1-2 hours. Add more water if needed, you want it to be pretty soupy since the rice will absorb a lot of liquid.
• 3. Just before serving, add brown rice and stir to combine.
• 4. Garnish with chopped cilantro, a sprinkle of sharp cheddar, diced green onions.

VEGETARIAN RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Place beans into a large pot with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
• Drain and rinse the beans. Return to the pot with broth, garlic, and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• Stir in diced tomatoes, pimentos, green chiles, bell pepper, sweet red pepper, onion, celery, parsley, vinegar, paprika, salt, red pepper flakes, cumin, and hot sauce. Cover and let simmer until beans and vegetables are tender and gravy is thick, about 1 hour. Remove bay leaves. Serve over cooked rice.