Homemade Vegetarian Chili Recipe

Name: Homemade Vegetarian Chili Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1 small sweet onion (diced); 2 carrots (peeled and diced); 1 celery stalk (diced {optional}); 1 jalapeño (seeds removed, diced {optional}); 1 chipotle chile in adobo (chopped); 2 teaspoons of the sauce from the chipotle chili in adobo sauce; 2 tablespoons of tomato paste; 2 - 15 ounce cans of fire roasted tomatoes; 2 - 15 ounce cans of pinto beans (drained and rinsed); 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon paprika {sweet or smoky}; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper {optional}; Small handful of cilantro (chopped)

This Homemade Vegetarian Chili Recipe is the perfect cold weather recipe to let simmer on your stove. Pinto beans, fire roasted tomatoes, chipotle chiles in adobo and rich spices create a flavor packed chili. This is perfect for game-day, dinner or a freezer friendly meal!

Prep10 min
Cook1 hr
Total1 hr 10 min
Makes6 servings
Calories90

Ingredients

6 servings

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 small sweet onion (diced)
2 carrots (peeled and diced)
1 celery stalk (diced {optional})
1 jalapeño (seeds removed, diced {optional})
1 chipotle chile in adobo (chopped)
2 teaspoons of the sauce from the chipotle chili in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
2 - 15 ounce cans of fire roasted tomatoes
2 - 15 ounce cans of pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika {sweet or smoky}
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper {optional}
Small handful of cilantro (chopped)

Method

1
In a large pot heat the 2 Tablespoons of olive oil. Add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add in the garlic and continue to saute for another 2 minutes.
2
Add the carrots and celery in and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
3
Add the jalapeno, chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, the adobo sauce, tomato paste and use your spoon to stir it into the vegetables and create a thick sauce.
4
Add the diced tomatoes, pinto beans, chili powder, cayenne pepper, paprika and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Stir in the chopped cilantro and serve warm. Garnish with your favorites like cheese, sour cream, radish, crushred chips and green onion.

Notes

Store the chili in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can freeze the chili. Make sure to let it cook completely. Store in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months. To reheat remove the chili from the freezer and let defrost overnight. Add a splash of water or broth and then slowly reheat on the stovetop.