Smoky Chipotle Vegetarian Chili

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
34%
Smoky Chipotle Vegetarian Chili
75 min.
10
354kcal

Suggestions

This Smoky Chipotle Vegetarian Chili is a hearty, flavorful dish that's perfect for a cozy night in. With a blend of beans, vegetables, and spices, it's a satisfying meal that will leave you feeling warm and content. The addition of dark beer gives it a rich, robust flavor, while the chipotle chiles add a subtle smokiness that takes this chili to the next level. This recipe is a great option for vegetarians, but it's so delicious that even meat-eaters will be asking for seconds! It's also gluten-free, making it inclusive for a variety of dietary needs. The best part? It serves a crowd, so it's perfect for game nights, potlucks, or whenever you're feeding a big group. This chili is a real crowd-pleaser and will have your guests asking for the recipe. It's a great make-ahead option, as the flavors only get better with time. Serve it with a squeeze of lime, a sprinkle of cheese, and a side of cornbread for the ultimate comfort food experience.

Ingredients

  •  juice of lime diced with lime juice peeled seeded
  • bottle beer dark canned (Negra Modelo if you can find it)
  • 15 ounce black beans rinsed drained canned
  • 30 ounce kidney beans rinsed drained canned
  • 15 ounce pinto beans rinsed drained canned
  • ounce pepper flakes green canned
  • tablespoons chili powder 
  • bunch cilantro leaves for garnish (leaves reserved )
  • Leaves cilantro leaves 
  • 45 ounce canned tomatoes diced canned
  • cloves garlic 
  • tablespoons ground cumin 
  •  lime cut into thin wedges
  • cup monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  •  and orange peppers red chopped (if unavailable, double on )
  • tablespoon oregano dried
  •  bell pepper red chopped
  • teaspoons salt 
  • ounces cream sour
  • large onion sweet chopped
  • cups vegetable stock 
  •  bell pepper yellow chopped
  •  to 3 sized squashes diced yellow
  • medium zucchini diced

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • pot
  • stove
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Make the chili
  2. To make the Smoky Chipotle Vegetarian Chili in your slow cooker, see the Slow Cooker Variation below. To make the Smoky Chipotle Vegetarian Chili on the stovetop, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. Add the onions and peppers and saut until theyre beginning to caramelize, about 8 minutes.
  4. Add the zucchini and yellow squash and saut until tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. In the meantime, combine the garlic cloves, cilantro stems, green chiles, and chipotle chiles in a small food processor and process until minced.
  6. Add 1/2 cup of the stock and pulse to combine or stir together in a bowl.
  7. Add the chile mixture and the tomatoes to the pot and bring to a simmer.
  8. Add the beans, salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano, beer, and the remaining 1 1/2 cups stock. Simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until the chili thickens and the vegetables soften, about 30 minutes.
  9. Serve the chili
  10. Remove the pot of chili from the heat and plonk it on another burner, the countertop, or the table.
  11. Place each garnish in a bowl and call your guests. (The chili is best if made the night before and rewarmed gently over low heat. It can keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories354kcal
Protein17.82%
Fat27.08%
Carbs55.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.15
Glycemic Load
8.68
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
25.376956667589%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.13mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.13mg
Hesperetin
6.3mg
Naringenin
0.48mg
Luteolin
0.27mg
Kaempferol
1.04mg
Myricetin
0.8mg
Quercetin
10.63mg
Gallocatechin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:353.93kcal
17.7%
Fat:10.85g
16.69%
Saturated Fat:4.92g
30.77%
Carbohydrates:49.65g
16.55%
Net Carbohydrates:35.82g
13.03%
Sugar:13.48g
14.97%
Cholesterol:23.44mg
7.81%
Sodium:1461.9mg
63.56%
Alcohol:1.33g
100%
Protein:16.06g
32.11%
Vitamin C:105.31mg
127.65%
Fiber:13.83g
55.31%
Vitamin A:2485.11IU
49.7%
Manganese:0.83mg
41.72%
Phosphorus:321.75mg
32.18%
Vitamin B6:0.6mg
30.18%
Iron:5.42mg
30.12%
Folate:116.63µg
29.16%
Potassium:975.99mg
27.89%
Calcium:266.81mg
26.68%
Magnesium:96.87mg
24.22%
Copper:0.44mg
22.01%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.67%
Vitamin K:20.05µg
19.09%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.98%
Zinc:1.99mg
13.25%
Vitamin E:1.98mg
13.2%
Vitamin B3:2.27mg
11.33%
Selenium:5.39µg
7.69%
Vitamin B5:0.74mg
7.37%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.47%
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