Quick Vegetarian Chili With Avocado Salsa Recipe

This vibrant vegetarian chili is ready in under 40 minutes! Packed with hearty barley, colorful veggies, and zesty spices, it's a satisfying and flavorful weeknight meal. Topped with a fresh, creamy avocado salsa, this recipe is both healthy and delicious. Perfect for meal prepping or a quick and easy dinner.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 248.6 kcal
Protein 19g
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Ingredients for Quick Vegetarian Chili With Avocado Salsa

  • Canola Oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • Red Bell Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • Ground Cumin
  • Dried Oregano
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Green Chilies
  • Quick Cooking Barley
  • Water
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Reduced Fat Sour Cream
  • Lime wedges
  • Baked Corn Tortilla Chips
  • 1 ripe avocado, mashed
  • Tomatoes
  • Onions
  • Jalapeno Pepper
  • Fresh Lime Juice
  • Pinch of salt

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How to Make Quick Vegetarian Chili With Avocado Salsa

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped. Sauté for 3 minutes, until softened.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional). Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  4. Add 1 cup barley, 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (rinsed and drained), and 4 cups vegetable broth.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until barley is tender.
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
  7. **Avocado Salsa:** While the chili simmers, prepare the salsa. Combine 1 ripe avocado, mashed, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional), and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.
  8. Gently toss the salsa ingredients together.
  9. Serve chili hot, topped with avocado salsa, a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime wedges, and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

8g

Carbs

13g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Quick Vegetarian Chili With Avocado Salsa?

Quick Vegetarian Chili With Avocado Salsa takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Quick Vegetarian Chili With Avocado Salsa?

Quick Vegetarian Chili With Avocado Salsa has approximately 248.6 calories per serving, with about 19 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Quick Vegetarian Chili With Avocado Salsa?

The key ingredients for Quick Vegetarian Chili With Avocado Salsa are Canola Oil, Onion, Red Bell Pepper, Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Dried Oregano. See the full list with measurements above.

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