The weather is just cool enough to bring out the soup pots and chili bowls. This vegetarian chili is hearty and filling, packing enough heat to keep you warm this winter. With subtle notes of honey and an exotic blend of curry, cumin and turmeric, you won't miss the meat in this variation.
It feels like it has been a long week, full of ups and downs. I am glad the weekend is finally here.
If you have not heard, the East Coast is on watch for Hurricane Joaquin. When I first heard that the conditions may be serious, I started preparing early.
As it so happens, I had just gone food shopping the day before. With all those fresh veggies, I would hate to see them go to waste, which is why this meal is perfect.
For now, it sounds like the storm may be heading out to sea and let's hope it stays that way!
Nonetheless, we now have this beautiful leftover chili to enjoy all weekend while being rained in.
Sweet and Spicy Vegetarian Chili
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Ingredients
- 29 oz. can of diced tomatoes
- 19 oz. can of red beans - drained
- 1 jalapeño - chopped with seeds
- 3 cloves of garlic - chopped
- 1 pint of mushrooms - sliced
- 1 bell pepper (any color) - grilled and sliced
- 1 red onion - sliced thin
- 1 handful of Italian parsley - chopped
- 1/4 cup of raisins - chopped
- 2 tbs. of honey
- 2 tbs. of balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. curry powder
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- Olive oil
- Avocado for garnish
- 2 cups of uncooked rice - prepared as directed
Instructions
- In a small cast iron frying pan grill the pepper on all sides; let cool and slice
- Heat a cast iron saucepot with 2 tbs. of olive oil. Add the garlic, onion, mushrooms, jalapeño and Italian parsley; sauté until the onion is softened and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the seasonings, sliced pepper and tomatoes; continue to simmer on a low heat.
- Add the raisins and beans and simmer on a low heat for about 25 – 30 minutes.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and honey.
- Plate the rice and topped with the chili, avocado and drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
manu says
Yummy Chili!!!
Happy Friday
Medeja says
I always wanted to try vegetarian chili. Looks yummy!
Diane says
Anything chilli goes down well in this house yum yum Have a good day Diane
Chicago Jogger says
This chili sounds delicious - I love the extra spices you added. Fingers crossed the storm stays east!
Pam says
I've never eaten vegetarian chili and this sounds like a great recipe for trying it. It's hard to beat chili in this cool weather. Take care
Comedy Plus says
Looks mighty good too.
Good to see you back.
Have a fabulous day Catherine. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
The weather doesn't have to be cool for me to enjoy a good bowl of chili and yours sounds great.
Dottie Sauchelli-Balin says
Dear Catherine,
Now this looks so good...I love chili, but have never had it with bell pepper, raisins, and honey! This is perfect for me as I love all of your ingredients...besides it looks so pretty and topped with avocado, so very colorful. Thanks for sharing,, have a good and blessed weekend....
Dottie 🙂
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
I like the combo of sweet and spicy...the chili looks very tasty.
Tanya Walton says
Hi Catherine, Sorry I haven't been around for a while but I am now trying to play a bit of catch up and have been looking at some of the recipes I missed. This one sounds wonderful and just perfect for a horrible rainy weekend, so warming and filling..what more could you want? Hope you aren't too badly affected by the weather. Love to you and your family. Stay safe. xx
Jessica Jarrell says
How perfect you would post this when I was thinking about vegetarian chili all week! It's like you read my mind! And now I have a recipe to try 🙂
Julie says
Wow this vegetarian chili looks and sounds amazing. I like that their is no meat in it! I pinned and will try to make this.
Thanks for joining and sharing this at Cooking and Crafting with J & J.
We can't wait to see what you will share with us next week!
Jess says
What a great looking recipe! Great winter dish!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
swathi says
Looks delicious thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning