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Vegetarian Chili

Vegetarian Chili
Recipe Tip
Corning Around
Eat corn right off the cob or mixed with other veggie favorites to get your fix of fiber for healthy digestion.

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This hearty corn and black bean chili makes a satisfying main dish. Serve it with warm cornbread or corn tortillas. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:20 min
Start to Finish:1 hr
makes:6 servings (1 1/3 cups each)
1tablespoon vegetable oil
1large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
4cloves garlic, finely chopped
2fresh jalapeño or serrano chiles, seeded, finely chopped
2cans (15 oz each) Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed
2cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen® organic fire roasted or plain diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2cups water
1tablespoon chili powder
1teaspoon ground cumin
1/2teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt
1cup Cascadian Farm® frozen organic sweet corn
Sour cream or plain yogurt, if desired
Shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
1.In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic and chiles; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
2.Stir in black beans, tomatoes, water, chili powder, cumin and salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in corn. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 minutes longer.
3.Top each serving with remaining ingredients.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.
Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 280 (Calories from Fat 35); Total Fat 3 1/2g (Saturated Fat 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 390mg; Total Carbohydrate 48g (Dietary Fiber 11g, Sugars 10g); Protein 13Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 30%; Calcium 15%; Iron 30Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 2 Vegetable; 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 
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so delish!!
This was fabulous chili! I got the link from a biggest loser email. Everyone loves it...we are eating right now :) Even my 11 month old is eating a bunch of it! Thanks!
Posted at 2:48 PM on February 24 2010 by
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really filling
This was great with the corn bread. I mixed broth with the water and left some of the seeds in the hot peppers for extra kick. Very filling without the meat
Posted at 11:04 AM on January 5 2010 by
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I added 1 cup of cooked brown rice to enhance the quality of the protein. This the best meatless chili ever!
Posted at 1:39 PM on July 6 2009 by
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Yum!
This was fantastic!! My 16 month old loved it, thanks!
Posted at 8:12 AM on May 15 2009 by Megan
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OMG
This is the best chilly I have ever had. my family and i really enjoyed it. It is quick and easy. :)
Posted at 3:38 PM on March 9 2009 by Fergi-lous
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Big Hit
i made this Chili to take to a pot luck. It was a great hit, and I was asked for the recipe by several who tried it...I was also very happy with how simple it was to put together...It will definetely have a repeat performance at my table...
Posted at 3:28 PM on February 23 2009 by ssylvia
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Easy to make, amazing tastes with the sour cream -
Posted at 1:52 PM on January 27 2009 by Annmariebos
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Easy and Delicious!
I added meat substitute (probably the equivalent of 1/2 lb ground beef), used plain petite chopped canned tomatoes and 2 cups of vegetable broth instead of water. A keeper!!!
Posted at 9:47 AM on January 26 2009 by a cook in Crozet, VA
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Vegetarian Chilli
This recipe was easy to make - considering it was a meatless chilli, the sour cream added extra flavour and I was astonished that it was quite tasty = great recipe for people recovering from colon cancer as well.
Posted at 9:46 AM on January 6 2009 by Annmariebos
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AMAZING! This recipe is fantastic for those who are looking for their daily intake of vegetables and fiber. I added a meat substitute, for more protein, and everyone that tried it loved it! I highly encourage everyone to try this chili recipe!
Posted at 3:00 PM on December 8 2008 by a4harlow
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Vegetarian chilli
This recipe is absolutely delicious. Make it for summer or winter. We loved it.
Posted at 8:44 AM on August 25 2008 by pepi
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This recipe is great! And SO easy! I didn't have any of the chili peppers it called for so I used a can of Rotel instead of one of the diced tomatoes and I use a small amount (2 TB?) of chilies in adobe sauce that gave it a really good (and spicey!) flavor.
Posted at 8:44 AM on August 25 2008 by May07Bride
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wow it was amazing, love the corn, absolutely a must! first "vegetarian" chili that I actually didn't miss meat, the variety and flavor fills in, and not too "beany," actually tastes like chili is supposed to. I had quite a few mouths to feed, so I increased the recipe and made some small adjustments: used "Mexican style" beans in addition to black used both a red and green bell pepper a little extra chili powder canned "Mexi-corn" in addition to roasted diced tomatoes, a can of diced tomatoes with chiles 2 tablespoons corn starch at end to thicken up a bit it was delicious, like I said, made a huge pot, great even as a salsa on some chips, and corn bread on the side is a must!
Posted at 9:30 AM on March 31 2008 by cougarcat
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This is great!
I made a big pot of this. Cost me about $5 total and was so delicious. It was kinda odd at first not having any meat and all. But I made it through my first bowl and now I can't get enough. Even my 7 year old loves it. Now, I make a pot of it and separate it in single serving ziploc bags for a quick, easy and healthy meal! Enjoy
Posted at 9:49 AM on January 11 2008 by fat.no.more
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Good With Ground Turkey
I made this a not vegetarian chili by adding ground turkey. It was excellent and even my college-age daughter and boyfriend who were skeptical enjoyed it. It was spicy and full of flavor. Would definitely make it again.
Posted at 9:36 AM on January 2 2008 by bit
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I substituted fresh tomatoes and black beans for the canned stuff and also used anaheim peppers instead of green bell peppers, and this dish turned out fantastic! The only recommendation I can think of is adding a thickening agent like some flour or cornstarch - something to help the sauce congeal and be less soupy.
Posted at 10:22 AM on October 8 2007 by Amanda
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Easy Way to Get Your Veggies In!
I fed this to my husband whose favorite green vegetable is pickles! For having so many vegetables he enjoyed it very much. It was easy to cook and made enough to freeze for another day. (There's only two of us). It was yummy with cornbread. We'd prefer it to be a little spicer, so we may double the chiles next time.
Posted at 9:38 AM on September 26 2007 by