This delicious chili is packed with vegetables, beans, and spices. Top with cilantro for a boost of flavor.

Vegetable Chili
Level: Easy|Intermediate|Advanced Prep: hours|minutes Yield: 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 onions (large, cut into 1/4 inch pieces)
  • 1 green bell pepper (cut into 1/4 inch pieces)
  • 3 garlic clove
  • 2 jalapeno chilis (fresh, diced)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin (ground)
  • 2 cans whole tomatoes, low sodium (28 ounces total - cut into 1/4 inch pieces or 8 medium fresh tomatoes)
  • 2 zucchini (medium - cut into 1/4 inch pieces)
  • 2 summer squash (medium - cut in to 1/4 inch pieces)
  • 1 can kidney beans (16 ounce, rinsed)
  • 1 cup cilantro (or coriander) (chopped, fresh)
  •  salt and pepper (to taste, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large pot sauté onions, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeno in oil over medium high heat for about 5 minutes - stirring often.
  3. Add chili powder, cumin, half of the chopped cilantro, salt and pepper, and continue cooking for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the tomatoes, zucchini, squash, and bring mixture to a simmer.
  5. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add beans, and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
  7. Serve the mixture hot. Put remaining cilantro on top.

Cook's Note

Source:Veggin’ Out Recipe Book
Johnson and Wales University and Rhode Island Department of Health WIC Program

 

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe
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Calories 263 per serving

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Mazzullo, N. 2025, Vegetarian Chili, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, Recipes

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