Vegetarian Chili
This vegetarian chili is a fantastic idea for lunch or for meal prepping a healthy portion!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper any color, diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
- 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 4 oz diced green chilies
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings:
- diced avocado
- shredded cheese
- Greek yogurt
- sour cream
- chopped fresh cilantro
- sliced green onions
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, diced bell pepper, diced carrots, diced celery, and diced zucchini to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for another 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the corn kernels, diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato sauce, drained and rinsed kidney beans, drained and rinsed black beans, diced green chilies, vegetable broth, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover and let it simmer gently for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together and the chili to thicken.
- Taste the chili and adjust seasoning if needed.
- If you prefer a thicker chili, you can simmer it uncovered for a few more minutes.
- Once the chili is ready, serve it hot, garnished with your favorite toppings such as diced avocado, shredded cheese, Greek yogurt or sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, and sliced green onions.
- Enjoy this hearty and flavorful Vegetarian Chili for lunch or dinner!
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Notes
Calories: Approximately 450-550 calories per serving Protein: Approximately 15-20 grams Fat: Approximately 10-15 grams Carbohydrates: Approximately 70-80 grams Fiber: Approximately 15-20 grams