Pot of Chili sin carne, cooking on the stove.

Vegetarian chili (also known as chili sin carne, "chili without meat") acquired wide popularity in the U.S. during the 1960s and 1970s with the rise of vegetarianism, and is also popular with those on a diet restricted in red meat. Image File history File linksMetadata ChiliSinCarne. ... Image File history File linksMetadata ChiliSinCarne. ... Vegetarianism is the practice of not consuming meat, with or without the use of other animal derivatives, such as dairy products or eggs. ...

Many variant recipes exist, and almost any available vegetable may be added, including corn, squash, mushrooms, potatoes, and even [beets[beef]]. (Corn, squash, and beans are known as the "Three Sisters" of Native American agriculture in the American Southwest.) A meat substitute, such as textured vegetable protein or tofu, may also be included. This type of chili may be a healthier alternative to traditional beef-based chilis, since it contains no red meat. Corn redirects here. ... Species - hubbard squash, buttercup squash - cushaw squash C. moschata- butternut squash C. pepo- most pumpkins, acorn squash, summer squash References: ITIS 223652002-11-06 Hortus Third Squashes are four species of the genus Cucurbita, also called pumpkins and marrows depending on variety or the nationality of the speaker. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Binomial name Solanum tuberosum L. The potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a perennial plant of the Solanaceae, or nightshade, family, commonly grown for its starchy tuber. ... The Three Sisters are the three main agricultural crops of Native Americans in North America: squash, maize (or corn), and climbing beans. ... Dry TVP flakes are an inexpensive protein source when purchased in bulk and can be added to a variety of vegetarian dishes or used as a supplement to bulk out a meat dish. ... Tofu, also called Doufu (often in Chinese recipes) or bean curd (literal translation), is a food of Chinese origin[1], made by coagulating soy milk, and then pressing the resulting curds into blocks. ...

See also

Chili con carne A bowl of chili con carne with beans and tortilla chips Chili con carne (In America shortened to chili) is a spicy stew-like dish, the essential ingredients of which are beef, pork, venison, or other mature meat, and chili peppers. ...

Vegetarianism Vegetarianism is the practice of not consuming meat, with or without the use of other animal derivatives, such as dairy products or eggs. ...

References

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