Vegetarian Chili
Meatless bean chili
Best wine varietals
Barbera
Barbera's bright acidity complements the tomato base and spices in vegetarian chili.
Blend
Blend wines offer balanced fruit and structure to match the chili's complex flavors.
Grenache
Grenache's fruity and spicy notes pair well with the chili's warmth and texture.
Riesling
Riesling's acidity and slight sweetness balance the chili's heat and richness.
Best cocktails with this
Rocks glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/heat/salt — bright lime and jalapeño cut richness and echo chili spice
Rocks glass • Medium • 10 min
heat/acid — jalapeño spice and lime cut richness; bright, complementary to chili spice
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
bitter/acid — grapefruit soda and lime refresh and lift tomato and smoky notes
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/salt — classic margarita profile accentuates chili's chili-lime affinity; savory balance
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/salt — classic tequila‑lime lift refreshes and balances bean richness
Cocktail glass • Medium • 10 min
cool/acid — cucumber soothes heat and adds a clean vegetal counterpoint to beans and spices
Collins glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bitter/bubbles — grapefruit acidity and soda cleanse palate from hearty chili
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles — lemony, effervescent, cuts fat and refreshes between bites
Copper Mug • Medium • 5 min
smoke/heat/bubbles — Islay/ginger-lime elements echo smoky chili and add spicy effervescence
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet/bubbles — orange brightness and soda lighten and refresh