Insanely Good Vegetarian Chili Recipe
This hearty Vegetarian Chili is packed with sweet potatoes, beans, and colorful veggies simmered in a flavorful tomato broth. Easy, healthy, and kid-approved — perfect for weeknight dinners or make-ahead lunches
Servings 6 servings
Calories 293kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 2 ribs celery chopped
- 1 large sweet potato peeled, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons chili powder add 1 more tablespoon for more heat
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 15 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
- 15 ounce can pinto beans rinsed and drained
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- Add oil to the bottom of a large pot and heat over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion, red bell pepper, celery and sweet potatoes. Saute until the onions begin to turn translucent and the other veggies soften; about 6-7 minutes.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper to the pot. Stir to combine and let cook for another minute while stirring.
- Next add the frozen corn, black beans, pinto beans, crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir everything together and let it come to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings like, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro or chives, diced avocado, and sour cream or plain Greek yogurt. Enjoy!
