| Do you love chili? Did you think you had to give up | | | | cooking time, the more enhanced the flavor will be. |
| this old favorite because you would switch to a low | | | | * Hot and Spicy Vegetarian Chili |
| calorie or vegetarian diet? Well, I will introduce you | | | | Do you like your chili hot and spicy? If so, this recipe |
| two vegetarian chili recipes. With them, you can | | | | is for you. |
| enjoy healthier versions of one of your favorite | | | | For this recipe, you will need: |
| dishes. | | | | - 1 onion, diced |
| Of the two recipes, one is for the average palate, | | | | - 3 cloves of garlic, minced |
| and the other is for those who like something spicier. | | | | - 2 tablespoons olive oil |
| * Easy Vegetarian Chili | | | | - 1 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes |
| Here is a simple, easy to prepare chili recipe. For this | | | | - 4 tablespoons of chili powder |
| recipe, you will need: | | | | - 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper |
| - 1/2 onion, diced | | | | - 1 teaspoon each of cumin, red pepper flakes, and |
| - 1 bell pepper, diced | | | | salt |
| - 3 garlic cloves, minced | | | | - 1 1/2 cups of hot salsa |
| - 2 teaspoons olive oil | | | | - 1 cup of water |
| - 1 can of diced tomatoes | | | | - 3 cans of kidney beans |
| - 3 tablespoons vegetable broth | | | | 1. In a large soup pot, saute the onions and garlic in |
| - 2 tablespoons chili powder | | | | olive oil for about 4 or 5 minutes. |
| - 1 can of pinto or black beans, drained | | | | 2. To the pot, add your tomatoes, cayenne, chili |
| - 1 can of kidney beans, drained | | | | powder, cumin, red pepper, salt, hot salsa and water. |
| 1. Add the olive oil to a large soup pot. Add the | | | | Give the mixture a stir, and then let it simmer for |
| onion, garlic and bell pepper to the pot, and saute for | | | | about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. |
| about 4 or 5 minutes. | | | | 3. Add the bean to the pot, then let the chili simmer |
| 2. Add the tomatoes, vegetable broth and chili | | | | for another 30 minutes. After that, it's ready to |
| powder to the pot. Stir the mixture together. | | | | serve. |
| 3. With the heat set to medium-low, add the black | | | | If you are a chili fan and a vegetarian the same time, |
| beans and kidney beans to the mixture. | | | | you can give these two vegetarian chili recipes a try. |
| 4. Cook the chili for at least 20 minutes, stirring | | | | You may find that you do not have to give up your |
| occasionally. If you have the time, reduce the heat | | | | favorite dish to stick to your healthy diet. |
| and let the chili simmer for a while. The longer the | | | | |