Rae's Vegetarian Chili Recipe
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Rae's Vegetarian Chili

By: Rae Arsenault 
"This is a low-fat, high-protein recipe. For vegan, simply leave out the cheese. The variety of beans adds a nice touch of color, and it can be made as mild or spicy as you like it. Remember to recycle all those cans we used."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (79)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a 4 quart pot, saute garlic in oil.
  2. Add diced tomatoes (undrained), tomato sauce, tomato paste, beer, chili powder, mustard powder, oregano, pepper, cumin, hot pepper sauce. Stir in the pinto beans, garbanzo beans, black beans, red and white kidney beans, and corn. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and let simmer for 20 minutes. Top each serving with cheese (if you'd like).

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 450 | Total Fat: 15.6g | Cholesterol: 30mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2003 by Berta   view full review
I really enjoyed this recipe, but I'll admit I did a little tweaking. After I made the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2007 by Hot STuff   view full review
Great way to start.. here are some adjustments I made based on my ingredients at home... was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2006 by TINAPEACOCK   view full review
I've been searching high and low for a great veggie chili and THIS is it! Made it for a Sunday...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2003 by SHANNON2E   view full review
I was disappointed in this recipe. Maybe my expectations were too high, after all those rave...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2006 by BOONIE12   view full review
This recipe is fantastic. The first time I made it I couldn't believe how much it made, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2004 by SSLADIC   view full review
Fantastic chili! I loved it. I recently stopped eating ground beef and was worried I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2003 by CADANIEL   view full review
I really enjoyed this chili. I added some textured vegetable protein and made it a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2010 by JAmEm2010   view full review
Good recipe base. It is very hearty, quick, and easy to make. I think that it is a bit too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2003 by Spongebob7   view full review
This recipe is excellent! I sauteed half a medium onion with the garlic and omitted the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by JRW8   view full review
Finally! A way to fix beans so that my kids will eat them! The flavor was wonderful. We ate...

 

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