Spicy Meatless Chili Food

SPICY MEATLESS CHILI

Steps:

• In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 15 ingredients. Cover and cook on low until vegetables are tender, 8-10 hours. If desired, top with sour cream, cheese and jalapeno pepper.

SPICY VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a medium pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and bell pepper; season with salt and cook, stirring, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add cumin and chile powder; cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add marinara, 2 cups water, and both beans; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, topped with avocado, cilantro, chile peppers, and sour cream.

EASY SPICY VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot, saute onions, peppers and garilc for 5 minutes on medium heat.
• Add mushrooms, saute 4-5 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients except corn.
• Increase heat to high to bring to a boil.
• Decrease heat to medium and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in corn, simmer until heated through.
• Makes about 10 cups or 6-7 servings of 1 1/2 cups.

SPICY VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, carrots and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring frequently, until the carrots begin to soften, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 2 more minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, chipotle, tomato paste and tortillas and cook, stirring, until the tomato paste is brick red, about 4 minutes (add a splash of water if the mixture begins to stick). Add the coffee and simmer until almost completely reduced, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes, cocoa powder, beans and 2 1/2 cups water and bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens slightly, about 1 hour, 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, trim the large stems off the cauliflower and coarsely grate the florets on a box grater. About 10 minutes before the chili is done cooking, stir in the grated cauliflower. Cook 10 minutes, then remove from the heat. Stir in the chopped cilantro and season with salt. Add some water if the chili is too thick. Ladle into bowls and add toppings.

SPICY MEATLESS CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder; stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes with juices, veggie crumbles, beans and 1/4 cup water. Cook until slightly thickened, breaking up any large tomato pieces and stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide chili between 2 soup bowls; top with cheese and serve.

SPICY BEEF CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add garlic and onion and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add beef, crushed red pepper, and black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain and discard fat and excess oil.
• Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili beans, black beans, and corn to the saucepan and return to low heat. Add cayenne pepper and chili powder. Season with additional black pepper if desired. Add Worcestershire sauce. Blend well and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 to 30 minutes.

SPICY VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• 1. Place the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and bell pepper and cook about 8 minutes. Add the zucchini and squash; continue to cook until all the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes more.
• 2. Add remaining ingredients, except the garnishes; combine well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat; simmer gently for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve in bowls with a dollop of sour cream and grated Cheddar, if desired.

SWEET AND SPICY VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan or stockpot over medium-high heat.
• Add chopped onions, bell pepper, and garlic.
• Sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, green chilies, and salt, if desired.
• Stir until veggies are evenly coated.
• Add vegetable broth, tomatoes and beans (with their liquids), and frozen corn.
• Add remaining ingredients (except garnishes) and mix thoroughly.
• Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for at least 30 minutes, or until chili reaches desired consistency.
• Serve hot with desired garnishes.