Summer Vegetarian Chili Recipe
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Summer Vegetarian Chili

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
"Throw summer's fresh vegetables into a pot and stew them up for an antioxidant-packed, Southwestern-flavored treat. Black beans also have fiber, folic acid and cholesterol-lowering activity."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (32)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 5 large cloves garlic, crushed or minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 cups juicy chopped fresh tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained
  • 1 cup water (or red wine)
  • 1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup chopped white or portobello mushrooms
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, packed
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in medium pot. Add onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Saute over medium heat until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients (except garnishes) and stir. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Add more liquid if needed.
  2. Serve alone or over rice (preferably brown). Garnish if desired with any of the following: reduced-fat cheddar cheese, onion, fat-free sour cream, guacamole, fresh cilantro.

Footnotes

  • Copyright 2004 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 178 | Total Fat: 5.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2005 by amyohtani   view full review
This recipe is SOOOO good!! So many fresh vegetables, this is a MUST TRY! I added a can of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2006 by TINAMARIE1971   view full review
This is a must have for my recipe collection! I made it for my boyfriend and he LOVED it. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2007 by Gina   view full review
This was the first chilly recipe I ever made and was really great! I did use a bit more vegies...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2008 by klyaeger   view full review
can slow cook with dried beans: assemble & soak overnight, then crock for 6ish hrs on high.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2008 by ABCT77   view full review
I made this recipe last summer and absolutely loved it - I can't remember if I altered...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2006 by Ranessa   view full review
This recipe was delicious and so easy to make. My husband loved it, and anything that can get...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2006 by Daphne   view full review
Very, very good!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2008 by xkaren3   view full review
Wow! This is a keeper! My whole family loved it. Lot's of flavor, and if you have someone...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2006 by lemonsublime   view full review
This was excellent. The only change I made was I used nothern beans instead of black beans...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2006 by ANDREASKYE   view full review
Very good. It reminded me of the flavor of tortilla soup. It went over pretty well wiht the...

 

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