Mouth-Healthy Recipe: Vegetarian Chili

Warm up your holiday table with this vegetarian chili. It’s nutrient-rich, filling and full of bold, cozy flavors that everyone will love. Plus, it’s a plant-powered meal with plenty of protein and fiber to support digestion and keep you feeling full longer.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 2 cans (15 oz) beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, Greek yogurt

Directions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add bell pepper and zucchini; cook 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in beans, tomatoes, broth, chili powder, and cumin.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with desired toppings.
Marlene Palacios
Marlene is a Social Media Specialist at Delta Dental of Arizona, where she combines creativity and strategy to bring engaging content to life. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a Master of Arts in Communication from Arizona State University. Outside of work, Marlene enjoys spending quality time with her nephews and exploring new restaurants as a self-proclaimed foodie. She's always keeping an eye on the latest social media trends, with TikTok being her favorite platform for inspiration and creative storytelling.