64 vegetarian chili recipes

Vegetarian chili dog rolls wrap a smoky, cumin-spiced TVP filling with sauteed peppers, mushrooms, and tomato inside soft homemade whole wheat yeast dough. Baked golden at 375F, they make 20 hearty rolls.

Easy Mexican rice with carrots, peas, picante sauce and canned tomatoes with green chilies. A one-pot vegetarian side dish that's ready in under an hour.

Mexican street-corn-inspired grilled corn rubbed with lime wedges dipped in chili-amchoor spice. Vegetarian summer BBQ side with bright tang and gentle heat.

Simple vegetarian chili with dark red kidney beans, three cans of crushed tomatoes, and chili powder, simmered one hour in a single pot. An easy meatless chili that feeds 8 with minimal effort.

Vegetarian chili with TVP (textured vegetable protein), pinto beans, and fresh chili peppers. Oil-free cooking, ready in 40 minutes. Plant-based protein that satisfies.

Sri Lankan hathu mushroom curry, a quick stir-fry of mushrooms, green pepper, and onion with curry powder, turmeric, and chili. Vegetarian, ready in 20 minutes.

Mexican lentil casserole with brown rice, tomato paste, taco seasoning, and chili powder. A hearty, high-fiber vegetarian main dish baked until set.

Vegetarian chili with dried pinto beans, TVP, meatless meat crumbles, jalapenos, and cocoa powder for depth. A hearty, plant-based big-batch chili with serious spice and body.

Vegetarian Mexican chili burgers made with seven-grain cereal, brown rice, tofu, green chilies, and cumin. Pan-fried golden brown with no meat needed. Makes 12 patties.

Yam chili with smashed canned yams, dried beans, tomato puree, barbecue sauce, chili powder, and cinnamon. A hearty vegetarian chili with natural sweetness from the yams.

Hearty lentils simmered with bell peppers, hot chilies, and fresh tomatoes in Middle Eastern spices. Healthy vegetarian main or side served hot or cold.

Smoky black bean chili pulls together canned black beans, tomatoes, and salsa with chili powder, oregano, and a splash of liquid smoke. A fast vegetarian chili ready in under 30 minutes.

Hearty meatless chili with lentils, chickpeas, kidney beans, and tomatoes seasoned with cumin and chili powder. A high-fiber, protein-packed vegetarian one-pot meal.

Vegetarian three-bean chili with black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans, loaded with poblano peppers, cumin, and TVP for meaty texture. A big-batch vegan chili that feeds a crowd.

Moroccan chickpea soup (Hasa Al-Hummus) with cilantro, garlic, hot chili, and lemon. A North African vegetarian classic with simple, bright flavors.

Bonchi is a quick Sri Lankan curried beans dish simmered in coconut milk with cumin, turmeric, curry leaves, and fresh chilies. A simple vegetarian side ready in 40 minutes.