Spicy Vegetarian Chili

Spicy Vegetarian Chili
Spicy Vegetarian Chili might be just the soup you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 6g of protein, 15g of fat, and a total of 243 calories. This gluten free and vegan recipe serves 8. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Super Bowl. A mixture of canned tomatoes, ground cumin, eggplant, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. This recipe is typical of American cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Scatter eggplant cubes in a shallow roasting pan and slather with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for about 30 minutes, stirring once during the cooking.
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Remove from the oven and set aside.2 In a large (5-6 quart) thick-bottomed Dutch oven, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat.
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Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes.
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Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute more.
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Add the red bell peppers, zucchini, and jalapeño chili peppers. Cook for about 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.3
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Add the tomatoes to the pot along with any liquid that may have been in the can (if using canned).
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Add oregano, cumin, and fennel seeds.
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Add chili powder to desired heat. Stir in the eggplant cubes (carefully as to not break them up), and simmer for 20 minutes over low heat.4
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Add the white beans and kidney beans, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, and chopped cilantro.
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Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes.
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Serve with sour cream, grated cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score61
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