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The Best Vegetarian Chili in the World

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This is the best vegetarian chili recipe packed with vibrant vegetables, beans, and savory spices to satisfy even the heartiest appetites. Full of flavor and perfect for chilly days, this vegetarian chili is a crowd-pleaser that can be customized to your spice preference. Easy to make and even better as leftovers, it’s ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or a comforting weeknight dinner. Enjoy a healthy, plant-based, and hearty chili that tastes just like the real deal!

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Chili, Vegetarian
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ medium onion, chopped

2 tablespoons dried oregano

1 tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 bay leaves

2 stalks celery, chopped

2 green bell peppers, chopped

2 jalapeno peppers, chopped

3 cloves garlic, chopped

2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained

2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger crumbles

3 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed

¼ cup chili powder

1 tablespoon ground black pepper

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the chopped onion, oregano, salt, cumin, and bay leaves. Cook until the onion becomes tender.

Add celery, green bell peppers, jalapeños, and garlic. Stir and cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables soften.

Stir in the green chile peppers and cook for a few minutes to heat them through.

Add vegetarian burger crumbles, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.

Stir in crushed tomatoes, chili powder, and black pepper. Add kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and black beans, mixing well.

Bring the chili to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the corn and cook for another 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Serve and enjoy!

Notes

You can make this chili spicier by adding more jalapeños or other hot peppers.

Feel free to swap out the beans to suit your preference, such as adding pinto beans or black-eyed peas.

For extra smokiness, try adding a teaspoon of smoked paprika or chipotle peppers.

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