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Vegetarian Chili
Vegetarian Chili
Food
Meatless bean chili
Best wine varietals
1
Barbera
Barbera's bright acidity complements the tomato base and spices in vegetarian chili.
Barbera's bright acidity complements the tomato base and spices in vegetarian chili.
2
Blend
Blend wines offer balanced fruit and structure to match the chili's complex flavors.
Blend wines offer balanced fruit and structure to match the chili's complex flavors.
3
Grenache
Grenache's fruity and spicy notes pair well with the chili's warmth and texture.
Grenache's fruity and spicy notes pair well with the chili's warmth and texture.
4
Riesling
Riesling's acidity and slight sweetness balance the chili's heat and richness.
Riesling's acidity and slight sweetness balance the chili's heat and richness.
Best cocktails with this
1
Spicy Margarita
acid/heat/salt — bright lime and jalapeño cut richness and echo chili spice
Score: 95
2
Tequila Jalapeño Smash
heat/acid — jalapeño spice and lime cut richness; bright, complementary to chili spice
Score: 95
3
Tequila Baja Paloma
bitter/acid — grapefruit soda and lime refresh and lift tomato and smoky notes
Score: 92
4
Cadillac Margarita
acid/salt — classic margarita profile accentuates chili's chili-lime affinity; savory balance
Score: 90
5
Slutty Margarita
acid/salt — classic tequila‑lime lift refreshes and balances bean richness
Score: 90
6
Cucumber Margarita
cool/acid — cucumber soothes heat and adds a clean vegetal counterpoint to beans and spices
Score: 85
7
Vodka Collins Grapefruit
acid/bitter/bubbles — grapefruit acidity and soda cleanse palate from hearty chili
Score: 85
8
Vodka Collins Lemon
acid/bubbles — lemony, effervescent, cuts fat and refreshes between bites
Score: 83
9
Scotch Islay Mule
smoke/heat/bubbles — Islay/ginger-lime elements echo smoky chili and add spicy effervescence
Score: 80
10
Vodka Orange Spritz
acid/sweet/bubbles — orange brightness and soda lighten and refresh
Score: 80