- 1 lb Eggplantscut into 1-inch cubes
- 5 tbsp Olive oilextra-virgin, divided
- 2 Yellow onionschopped
- 3 cloves Garlicminced
- 2 Zucchinimedium, chopped
- 2 Red bell pepperlarge, cored, seeded, diced
- 1 Jalapeño pepperor 2, seeded, finely minced
- 1 (28-oz) can Plum tomatocoarsely chopped, including liquid
- 1 tbsp Cuminground
- 1-2 tbsp Chili powder
- 2 tsp Dried oreganoor 2 tbsp fresh
- 1 tsp Fennel seeds
- 1½ cups Kidney beanscooked, drained and rinsed
- 1½ cups White beanscooked, drained and rinsed
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Coconut sugaror brown
- â…“ cup Cilantrofresh, chopped, or parsley
- Kosher Saltto taste
- Black pepperfreshly ground, to taste
Spicy Vegetarian Chili
This Spicy Vegetarian Chili is the best choice for a cozy comfort dinner yet healthy. There isn’t any meat in this spicy chili, but you won’t miss it. It is made with two kinds of beans, eggplants, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, and jalapeños, of course. This chili is perfectly spiced, hearty and thick, and easy to make. You may vary the amount of jalapeños to suit your taste. The weight loss recipe season is officially here, at least for those of us who are using the month as a cleanse. And this vegetarian chili hits the spot perfectly.
Feel free to choose garnishes of your choice, you might want to use vegan cheese or dairy-free yogurt and sour cream, or avocado to keep this recipe vegan.
To make the Spicy Vegetarian Chili, you will need the following ingredients:
Steps to make Spicy Vegetarian Chili
1 | Roast eggplant | 30 |
2 | Sauté onions and garlic | 7 |
3 | Add red bell peppers, zucchini, and jalapeños | 5 |
4 | Add tomatoes, spices, and roasted eggplant | 22 |
5 | Add beans, lemon zest and juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper | 5 |
6 | Serve | |
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