Name: Sweet and Spicy Vegetarian Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil; 2 onions, finely chopped; 1 orange bell pepper, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 bay leaf; 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced green chilies; 1 teaspoon salt (optional); 3/4 cup vegetable broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, undrained; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons barley malt; 1/2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa; black pepper, to taste; cubed avocado, for garnish; grated monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese, for garnish; sour cream, for garnish

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"Many chili recipes contain brown or white sugar. In this recipe, more nutritious barley malt adds a smoky, beerlike sweetness that contrasts deliciously with the spices and green chiles." - Recipe from "Delicious Living" magazine, February 2004.

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ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
2 onions, finely chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 bay leaf
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
³⁄₄ cup vegetable broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 cup frozen corn
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons barley malt
¹⁄₂ tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
black pepper, to taste
cubed avocado, for garnish
grated monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese, for garnish
sour cream, for garnish

directions

Heat the oil in a large saucepan or stockpot over medium-high heat.
Add chopped onions, bell pepper, and garlic.
Sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, green chilies, and salt, if desired.
Stir until veggies are evenly coated.
Add vegetable broth, tomatoes and beans (with their liquids), and frozen corn.
Add remaining ingredients (except garnishes) and mix thoroughly.
Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for at least 30 minutes, or until chili reaches desired consistency.
Serve hot with desired garnishes.

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""Many chili recipes contain brown or white sugar. In this recipe, more nutritious barley malt adds a smoky, beerlike sweetness that contrasts deliciously with the spices and green chiles." - Recipe from "Delicious Living" magazine, February 2004."

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question by kswaffield

10/26/2018

Where do you get Barley Malt? I see a lot of people substituted it with corn syrup, but if I wanted to use it, where would I buy it?

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question by stephenb2006

10/25/2018

Has anyone tried this in the slow cooker or in an Instant Pot? I'm wondering how long it would take in either case.

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tweak by Philip M.

10/19/2017

Worcestershire sauce is not vegetarian just thought i would make you all aware.

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