Vegetable Chili

Chunks of zucchini, sweet potatoes, and frozen corn add a creative twist to this chili dish. Combined with canned beans and diced tomatoes this tasty one-pot.

427kcal per serving
20 gprotein
78 gcarbohydrates
8 gfat
5servings (2 cup)

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 50 min

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 427 kcal
Total fat 8 g 10%
Saturated fat 1 g 5%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 480 mg 21%
Total carbohydrates 78 g 28%
Dietary fiber 21 g 75%
Total sugars 18 g
Added sugars 0 g 0%
Protein 20 g 40%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Calcium 196 mg 15%
Iron 7 mg 39%
Potassium 1,643 mg 35%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

Directions

  1. Put the pot over medium heat and when it is hot, add the oil. Add the onions, zucchini, sweet potatoes, garlic, and spices and cook, stirring from time to time, for 20 minutes.
  2. Add the kidney beans and tomatoes. Stir and cook, covered, until the squash is tender, about 30 minutes.
  3. Add the corn and cook until warmed throughout.
  4. Serve right away or transfer to a container once cooled. Refrigerate up to 5 days.

Notes

Learn more about: Onions Zucchini Sweet Potatoes Garlic Herbs Corn

Source

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/vegetable-chili, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Vegetable Chili?

One serving has 427 kcal. The recipe makes 5 servings (2 cup each).

How much protein is in Vegetable Chili?

20 g of protein per serving, with 78 g of carbohydrates and 8 g of fat.

How long does Vegetable Chili take to make?

About 70 minutes in total.

What do I need to make Vegetable Chili?

11 ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 yellow onions (peeled and coarsely chopped), 2 zucchinis (cubed), 2 sweet potatoes (cubed), 3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) and 2 teaspoons ground cumin ….