Easy, hearty and delicious vegetarian chili made with bulgur, a quick-cooking form of whole wheat, that provides a satisfying chewy texture. It's my favorite vegetarian chili of the moment.
3cans(15 ounces each) beans (kidney, black, pinto or any combination), rinsed and drained
2tablespoonssoy sauce
5cupswater
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
Put a large soup pot on medium heat and add the oil.
Add the onions, garlic, and bell pepper and cook, stirring often, until softened. This should take about 10 minutes.
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne, bay leaves and bulgur. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the tomatoes, beans, soy sauce, water, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often so the ingredients don't stick to the bottom of the pot.
Before serving, taste and add more salt, pepper and/or cayenne if needed.
Recipe Notes
Vegetarian Chili Additions & VariationsThis recipe can be adapted and modified in lots of ways to suit your preferences. Here are a few ideas:Spicier: Increase cayenne pepper or add fresh chiles with the onion, garlic and bell pepper. You could also stir in a little chipotle chile in adobo.Fresher/Zestier: Finishing off the chili with a little splash of vinegar and fresh cilantro will make it taste super fresh.Thicker: When done blend a small portion of the chili to give it more body.Bulk it Up: Add more vegetables. chopped zucchini, sweet potato, butternut squash, or corn would all be good.Serving size: 1-½ cupsClick here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.6*SmartPoints (Green plan)2*SmartPoints (Blue plan)1*SmartPoints (Purple plan)6*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Vegetarian Chili Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 -½ cups)
Calories 293Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 19g76%
Protein 15g30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.