RECIPE / GENERAL

Vegetarian Chili Sin Carne

Name: Vegetarian Chili Sin Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 piece large eggplant; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 piece red bell pepper; 1 piece yellow onion; 1 clove garlic clove; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 0.5 tbsp ground cumin; 0.5 tbsp paprika powder; 0.5 tsp chili flakes; 500 g crushed tomatoes; 3 dl water; 1 piece vegetable bouillon cube; 400 g canned cannellini beans, rinsed; 1 tbsp honey; 0.5 tbsp vinegar; 0.5 tsp salt; null to taste black pepper; 1 pot fresh cilantro or parsley, for serving

A hearty and flavorful vegetarian chili featuring grated eggplant for a rich, meaty texture. This simple yet satisfying dish is packed with spices, cannellini beans, and fresh herbs, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.

PREP

15 min

COOK

20 min

SERVES

PAIRING

Fruity Red

INGREDIENTS

Units

4 serv

large eggplant1 piece
olive oil1 msk
red bell pepper1 piece
yellow onion1 piece
garlic clove1 clove
tomato paste1 msk
ground cumin0.5 msk
paprika powder0.5 msk
chili flakes0.5 tsk
crushed tomatoes500 g
water3 dl
vegetable bouillon cube1 piece
canned cannellini beans, rinsed400 g
honey1 msk
vinegar0.5 msk
salt0.5 tsk
black pepper0 to taste
fresh cilantro or parsley, for serving1 pot

METHOD

01Coarsely grate the eggplant and sprinkle with salt. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sauté the eggplant, stirring, for a few minutes until softened.
02Add the finely diced red pepper, chopped onion, finely grated garlic, tomato paste, and all the dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili flakes). Continue to sauté for another 3 minutes until the vegetables are fragrant and softened.
03Pour in the crushed tomatoes, water, and crumble in the vegetable bouillon cube. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
04Stir in the rinsed cannellini beans. Season the chili with honey, vinegar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Let it warm through for another minute.
05Serve hot, garnished generously with fresh cilantro or parsley, accompanied by a good crusty bread.