Here’s a fabulous recipe for Spicy Vegetarian Chili that also happens to be Vegan.
I’m a meat eater through and through. My family is a family of meat eaters too. But once in a while, we like to enjoy a meal that can be perfectly satisfying without meat! This Spicy Vegetarian Chili is one of those meals. It’s hearty and very filling- the beans and the cooked bulgur wheat within the chili help out with that.
How to make Spicy Vegetarian Chili:
This is about the easiest chili recipe you will ever make! Simple sauté carrots, onion, bell pepper and jalapeños in a little bit of olive oil. Then you’ll add in crushed tomatoes, water, kidney beans, bulgur, white wine vinegar, garlic, chili powder, cumin and coriander. The mixture simmers until it begins to thicken. That’s it!
This Spicy Vegetarian Chili is as spicy as you want to get. Add one jalapeño for a hint of spice, and add two if you really like things spicy!
I’m going to call this an excellent chili to eat for lunch. You won’t need much of it to fill you up. And I think most folks would be pretty happy having it for dinner too. Add a little dab of sour cream and a sprinkle of cheese, if you like!
Here are a few more chili recipes you might enjoy:
- Beef and Dark Beer Chili
- BBQ Chicken Chili
- White Chicken Chili with Aged Cheddar Cheese
- Halftime Chili
- California Chili
- Easy 3-Ingredient Chili
- Pumpkin Chili
- Fiery Chicken Chili
If you happen to be following the Weight Watchers WW plan, you’ll find a link to the WW Points on the recipe card below.
Spicy Vegetarian Chili
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 or 2 large jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
- One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree
- 3 cups water
- Two 15-ounce cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup bulgur
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 5 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1½ teaspoons ground coriander
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, onion, red bell pepper and jalapeños and sauté until the onion and carrots are almost tender, about 8 minutes. Add all the remaining ingredients.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook, uncovered, until the bulgur is tender and the mixture thickens, stirring often, about 20 minutes.
- Ladle chili into bowls and serve. You might like to sprinkle a little cheese on top!
Notes
- Bulgur is also called "cracked wheat." It's available at most supermarkets and natural food stores.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
