VEGETARIAN CHILI
This hearty vegetarian chili is packed with beans, tomatoes, corn, and bold spices. Perfect for cold evenings, it’s a comforting, protein-rich dish topped with sour cream, cheese, or avocado.
INGREDIENTS
• 2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 onion, diced (150 g / 5 oz)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced (150 g / 5 oz)
• 2 carrots, diced (200 g / 7 oz)
• 400 g canned chopped tomatoes (14 oz)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste (30 ml)
• 400 g canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed (14 oz)
• 400 g canned black beans, drained and rinsed (14 oz)
• 150 g corn kernels, fresh or frozen (1 cup)
• 250 ml vegetable stock (1 cup)
• 1 tsp ground cumin (5 g / 1 tsp)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (5 g / 1 tsp)
• 1 tsp chili powder (5 g / 1 tsp, adjust to taste)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional toppings: sour cream, grated cheese, avocado, fresh cilantro
STEP-BY-STEP COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
1. Prepare the base: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
2. Add vegetables: Stir in bell pepper and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
3. Add tomatoes and paste: Stir in chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add beans and corn: Mix in kidney beans, black beans, and corn kernels. Stir well.
5. Add stock and spices: Pour in vegetable stock. Add cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
6. Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
7. Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with sour cream, cheese, avocado and coriander.
HELPFUL COOKING TIPS
1. Toast spices first in the pot for 1–2 minutes to intensify flavor.
2. Add a splash of lime juice before serving for brightness.
3. Use a mix of beans (kidney, black, pinto) for varied texture.
4. Make ahead — chili tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.
5. Adjust thickness by adding more stock for a soupier chili or simmering longer for a thicker stew.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (PER SERVING, APPROX.)
• Calories: 350 kcal
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbohydrates: 55 g
• Fat: 9 g
• Fiber: 12 g
DIETARY TAGS
• Vegetarian
• Gluten-free
• High-protein
• Comfort food
ALLERGEN INFORMATION
• Contains dairy if topped with sour cream or cheese
• Gluten-free if vegetable stock and beans are certified gluten-free