Vegetarian Chili

Recipe courtesy Family Circle Magazine

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (23)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(23)

Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 55 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 large cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 medium-size sweet green pepper, cored, seeded and diced
1 medium-size sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and diced
1 medium-size zucchini, diced
1 medium-size yellow squash, diced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 can (14.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 can (11 ounces) corn kernels, drained
1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 teaspoon salt
Accompaniments, optional: cooked rice, sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Heat oil in 4-quart pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and chili powder; saute for 5 minutes. Add green and red peppers; saute 5 minutes. Add zucchini, squash, oregano and ground red pepper; saute for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook 10 minutes. Stir in corn, black beans and salt; cook for 5 minutes.

Serve with the accompaniments, if desired.

Note: Chili is always better with the extra punch of a tasty garnish, from scallions to sour cream. Try this easy-on-you guacamole:

3 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted

3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves

1 jalepeno, seeded and minced

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Mash avocado flesh in a bowl. Stir in red onion, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno, salt, and hot-pepper sauce. Refrigerate. Spoon a dollop on each chili serving.

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Comments & Reviews

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christine san diego, CA 06-30-2008
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Tasty & Easy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This vegie chili is tasty and easy, definitely use garnishes, s.cream, cilantro, lime, green onions.
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Bunny Pulheim 09-22-2007
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Mhhhhh!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I didn't have squash, so I added some potaoes. Mhhhhhhh!!!!
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Katherine Sandston, VA 12-29-2006
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Not Bad for Veggie
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

The spices make it - don't skimp! I used a food processor the 2nd time I made it (as opposed to hand dicing) and it made a... big difference in the consistency being more like chili and less like chunky chili stir fry. Hubby didn't like it, though.Read more
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Jennifer Wilmington, DE 12-15-2006
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Generic
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

It has a "generic" chili flavor, due to the chili powder, but it's still pretty good. Definitely quick and easy.
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Anonymous 12-05-2006
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Tasty
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Very good recipe. I added mushrooms to it
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susan orange park, FL 09-04-2006
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Oh soooo good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is absolutely marvelous. Since I like to taste what I'm eating without searing my taste buds, I only used 1 Tbs. of... chili powder and a few good grinds of black pepper instead of the cayenne. Will make this again and again, but might try a different herb each time instead of oregano - like thyme or rosemary. I find myself making a snack of the leftovers at night - better for me than a handful of potato chips!Read more