Spicy Vegetarian Chili

Name: Spicy Vegetarian Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon Oil; 2–3 cloves Garlic; 1 small Onion; 1/2 cup Fresh green beans; 1/2 cup Red lentils; ½ cup Mushrooms; ½ Red bell pepper; ½ Zucchini; 1 small Jalapeño; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper; 1/2 tsp Chili powder; ½ teaspoon Chili flakes; ½ teaspoon Italian herbs; as needed Tomato sauce; as needed Chili sauce; 1 can (approx. 15 oz) Cooked Kidney Beans

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⏱️ Prep: 15m

🔥 Cook: 8m

🎬 Video: 28s

📊 Easy

🏠 Cuisine: Vegetarian 🍽️ Course: Main Course 👥 Servings: 4

A wholesome, hearty, and protein-packed quick veggie chili loaded with red lentils, kidney beans, mushrooms, and colorful vegetables. Perfect for a cozy day and an easy dinner idea for beginner cooks.

Instructions

Soak the red lentils for at least 2 hours. Drain and set aside. (No need to pre-cook.)
Add 2 tablespoon oil to a large sauté pan or wok. Heat on medium flame.
Add chopped garlic and onion. Sauté until fragrant and translucent.
Toss in the green beans, soaked red lentils, mushrooms, and zucchini.
Sprinkle salt, black pepper, chili powder, chili flakes (optional), and Italian herbs. Stir-fry until slightly tender but still vibrant.
Toss in the diced red bell peppers and finely chopped jalapeño.
Add the cooked kidney beans. Mix well with the veggies.
Toss in tomato sauce and chili sauce (optional). Stir everything together and cook.
Turn off the heat.
Serve hot with rice, bread, or quinoa!

💡 Chef’s Notes

This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, great for meal prep, naturally vegetarian and vegan. Delicious with rice, quinoa, or noodles. Remember to soak the red lentils for at least 2 hours prior to starting the active cooking.