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Zippy Vegetarian Chili

Name: Zippy Vegetarian Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) hominy, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, undrained; 2 small zucchini, halved and thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1-1/2 to 2 cups water; 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt, optional; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; Chopped green onions, optional

3 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

Makes

12 servings (3 quarts)

Updated: Aug. 04, 2022

Hominy and garbanzo beans are interesting additions to this zippy chili recipe that uses canned goods from the cupboard. I often serve it with cornbread or flour tortillas for a speedy meal. It's economical, too. —Karen Hunt, Bellvue, Colorado

Zippy Vegetarian Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) hominy, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, undrained
2 small zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 to 2 cups water
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Chopped green onions, optional

Directions

In a Dutch oven, combine the first 15 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese and, if desired, green onions.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 210 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 524mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat.

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