Homemade Vegetarian Chili

Name: Homemade Vegetarian Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium red onion, chopped; 1 large red bell pepper, chopped; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 2 ribs celery, chopped; ½ teaspoon salt, divided; 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced; 2 tablespoons chili powder*; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika*; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 large can (28 ounces) or 2 small cans (15 ounces each) diced tomatoes**, with their juices; 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cups vegetable broth or water; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnishing; 1 to 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar or lime juice, to taste; Garnishes: chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, tortilla chips, sour cream or crème fraîche, grated cheddar cheese, etc

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:40min

The smoky, complex flavor of this simple vegetarian chili comes from basic pantry ingredients, vegetables and spices! It makes great leftovers, too. Recipe yields 4 large or 6 moderate servings of chili.

Updated at: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:14:32 GMT