Comments on: Smoky Vegetarian Chili with Beans and Mushrooms

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 13:02:11 +0000

In reply to Ian Roth.

So glad you liked it!

By: Ian Roth

Ian Roth — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 03:21:32 +0000

Very, very good. A big hit at my Christmas dinner.
I cooked dry beans with a little olive oil and onion in the water; this is better flavored than canned. I also cooked the mushrooms separately to ensure they were browned, and left out the cinnamon and the corn – a personal preference.
Thanks for the recipe!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:47:06 +0000

In reply to Jacky.

Thanks so much for sharing how you did this in the instant pot! I’m going to add a recipe note right now about it. I assume you did the manual high setting for 10 minutes?

By: Jacky

Jacky — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:27:26 +0000

Made this recipe but cooked in instapot for 10 minutes and it came out great. Please include instapot instructions if you can.

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:51:14 +0000

In reply to Gabriela.

So glad you liked it!

By: Gabriela

Gabriela — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:37:56 +0000

Delicious! I love chili and I had mushrooms that I wanted to use and that’s why I found this recipe. It’s just perfect! The only spice I didn’t have was the coriander but still came out super rich, full of flavor. I already added this recipe to my favorites!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Tue, 17 May 2022 14:40:41 +0000

In reply to Lucy Garrick.

Great idea to add the extra veggies and use other kinds of legumes! I do wonder if the cinnamon didn’t work very will with some of those added veggies. I love the idea of using this for a tamale pie, too!

By: Lucy Garrick

Lucy Garrick — Thu, 12 May 2022 04:06:19 +0000

This was pretty good. I would cut cinnamon in half or leave out altogether – too dominant a flavor for me. I used the dried soup mix consisting of a variety of lentils and beans (required no soaking). Also added in some left over veges (cherry tomatoes that were getting a little wrinkled and kale stems, I cut off of leaves when I make kale salad) Neither changes the flavor much but is a good way to use of vege odds and ends. I added a little more heat as well in the form of a tiny bit 1/8 tsp of habenero oil.

I think this would make a great base for a vegan tamale pie!

I served the chili topped with shreds of pepper jack cheese, cilantro and finely chopped scallions. Was very filling!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 14:43:25 +0000

In reply to CJ.

So glad you liked it, and so kind of you to consider your vegetarian friend in this way! Really happy to hear it was a hit!

By: CJ

CJ — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 21:37:04 +0000

I made this recipe for a party where other meat chilis would be served. I knew my one vegetarian friend would be there and just wanted to be sure he had something tasty for supper. This recipe was a huge hit and everyone even knew it was vegetarian. It got devoured. There was none left at the end of the party. I will be making this one again for sure. Thanks for a great recipe!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 12:47:57 +0000

In reply to Steph.

So happy you and your family liked it!

By: Steph

Steph — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 10:42:36 +0000

In reply to Clifford.

Tried this chilli recipe instead of making my usual. I have to say my partner, son, and I absolutely loved it! Such a lovely changed. Will be making it again next week. Firm favorite on the list now. :)

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:39:18 +0000

In reply to Clifford.

I used a 6 quart for this recipe! There was a little extra room but not much, so I wouldn’t go smaller than that unless you cut the ingredients down. Hope that helps!

By: Clifford

Clifford — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 20:38:05 +0000

How big of a crock pot do you need for this recipe..??

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:16:26 +0000

In reply to Justin.

Thanks for this feedback! You can absolutely cut the amount of cinnamon and/or cilantro in half, or even just omit both of them if you’re not a fan of their flavors. The chili has a lot of other things going on, so that would be fine! And if you’re not a fan of cilantro, you might want to try parsley, sliced green onions, or chives instead. Hope that helps!

By: Justin

Justin — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 18:47:13 +0000

Not the biggest fan of the way this recipe turned out – the cinnamon and cilantro (which I used half of what was written) overpowered the chili waaaay too much for us. Any suggestions for ingredient swaps to help with this would be appreciated!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:36:02 +0000

In reply to Lori.

So glad you liked it!

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 01:21:24 +0000

Great recipe! I made it using only half the amount of beans suggested, and it was delicious! The cocoa powder really added something great! It’s a keeper!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 17:15:02 +0000

In reply to Jennyfer.

So glad you liked it! Love the idea of adding zucchini.

By: Jennyfer

Jennyfer — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 01:50:59 +0000

Quite delicious. I added zucchini and a small can of chilis for a,little more spice.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 20:10:50 +0000

In reply to Sian.

I’m so happy you liked it! I love the idea of using butternut squash- it’s my favorite vegetable, and I bet its sweetness went really well with the smoky flavors. Thanks for the comment :-)

By: Sian

Sian — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 10:10:53 +0000

By far the best vegetable chilli I’ve ever tasted. My whole family loved it! I used butternut squash instead of mushrooms (only because I didn’t have any ) and it worked really well too. I made it according to the quantities in recipe and it lasted a few meals. I didn’t get bored of it! Thanks Elizabeth for this wonderful recipe that I’ll be making again and again!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 16:06:35 +0000

In reply to LB.

Yum love those additions! Thanks for the suggestion and glad you liked it ????

By: LB

LB — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 14:40:25 +0000

Made recipe cut in half added canned fire roasted tomatoes and smoked Celtic sea salt. It was a winner!