Simple and Delicious Low Fat Vegetarian Chili

Chili con carne, which means ‘chili with meat’ in Spanish, is a popular spicy stew that originated in Texas, but this vegetarian version is equally delicious and packed with flavor.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 18.

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Simple and Delicious Low Fat Vegetarian Chili

Cooking Method: Sautéing, Simmering Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 medium Bell Pepper
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 can Canned Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 can Canned Kidney Beans
• 1 can Canned Black Beans
• 1 can Canned Corn
• 2 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro
• 4 wedge Lime

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
3. Add bell pepper, carrots, and zucchini. Cook until vegetables are tender.
4. Add crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and corn.
5. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
6. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 20 minutes.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 8g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.