Vegetarian Chili

20m
Prep Time
20-25m
Cook Time
40m
Ready In


"You may omit the bulgur and add meat if you like (1lb). I have not made this with meat, as we prefer it without. Brown meat, breaking up with fork until browned, pour off any fat and continue with recipe. The combination of bulgur or cracked wheat with beans is a complete protein...with out the cholesterol and fat."

Original is 5 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (562.3 g)
  • Calories 560.9
  • Total Fat - 7.7 g
  • Saturated Fat - 1.1 g
  • Cholesterol - 0 mg
  • Sodium - 133.4 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 98.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 36.3 g
  • Sugars - 11.7 g
  • Protein - 31.2 g
  • Calcium - 228.2 mg
  • Iron - 11 mg
  • Vitamin C - 71.9 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.7 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Pour about 2 cups boiling water over the bulgur or cracked wheat; let stand for 15 minutes, then drain.

Step 2

Heat 2 tbsp oil in large saucepan; add onions, garlic, celery, carrots, and red or green pepper if using.

Step 3

Cook for 3 - 5 minutes or until onions are tender.

Step 4

Add tomatoes, kidney beans, 1 1/2 cups bulgur, chili powder, lemon juice, cumin and hot pepper flakes.

Step 5

Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Step 6

Add water, tomato juice or vegetable cocktail of too thick.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; garnish with chopped cilantro.

Tips


No special items needed.

3 Reviews

MsPia

Today it was cold and rainy , a perfect day for this super tasty chili. I cut the recipe in half . I used reb beans, garbanzos and bulgur. Delicious!

5.0

review by:
(4 Mar 2024)

Gerry

Made this for a pre Christmas vegetarian lunch, made for another winner to add to my Vegetarian Cookbook. I didn't have bulgar on hand so simply added an extra can of beans which worked really well. Thank you for sharing!

5.0

review by:
(31 Dec 2013)

QueenBea

I halved this recipe and followed instructions as listed with great results. What a tasty chili this is. DH and I both enjoyed this recipe. Made for the Billboard Recipe Tag game.

5.0

review by:
(31 Mar 2012)

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