The Best Vegetarian Chili
This hearty pot of vegetarian chili is packed with peppers, sweet potatoes, and beans simmered in a smoky, gently spicy tomato broth. The mix of fire-roasted tomatoes, chipotle, and warm spices builds deep flavor without meat. Serve The Best Vegetarian Chili for cozy weeknights or game day with your favorite toppings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in The Best Vegetarian Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often, until it starts to soften. Add poblano pepper, jalapeno pepper, bell pepper, carrots, celery, and sweet potatoes, and stir to combine.
- 2
Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chipotle in adobo, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Add tomatoes and stock and bring to a boil. Add black beans and chili beans, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the veggies are tender, about 25 minutes.
- 4
Stir in refried beans and return to a simmer.
- 5
Cover and cook 15 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Calories 361.04 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 17.42 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 61.9 g 23%
- Total Fat 5.45 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.75 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.6 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 1247.22 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 14.96 g Good Source 53%
- Total Sugars 10.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.92 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 158.77 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 5.16 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 824.73 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 561.36 mcg Good Source 62%
- Vitamin C 46.2 mg Good Source 51%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
The Best Vegetarian Chili is made with 19 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Celery, and Chili Beans. Each serving provides about 361.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is The Best Vegetarian Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Celery, Chili Beans, Chili Powder. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make The Best Vegetarian Chili?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 361.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is The Best Vegetarian Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 19 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is The Best Vegetarian Chili healthy?
- The Best Vegetarian Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 361.04 calories and 17.42 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1247.22 mg (54% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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