Crock Pot Vegetarian Chili Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
178 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Vegetarian Chili Recipe
Description
Crock Pot Vegetarian Chili includes kidney, black, and great northern beans providing variety in texture and protein. Chopped zucchini, onions, and bell peppers add freshness and natural sweetness. The canned tomatoes and tomato paste give body and tang, while garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt create the depth and spice characteristic of chili. Green chilies add mild heat and complexity.
Cooking the chili slowly on low heat allows flavors to develop fully and the vegetables to soften uniformly. Using a crock pot reduces active cooking time, making it a low-effort meal. The chili can be served as is or topped with preferred chili toppings.
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Additional water may be added when reheating as the beans absorb liquid over time. For more heat, diced jalapeño can be added to the pot.
Ingredients
- 1 can Kidney Beans 15 oz (rinsed and drained)
- 1 can black beans 15 oz (rinsed and drained)
- 1 can great northern beans 15 oz (rinsed and drained
- 1 zucchini peeled and chopped, medium
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 can green chilies (4 oz)
- 1 can diced tomato 14.5 oz
- 1 can tomato paste 12 oz
- 2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Add everything in the crock pot. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Cook on low for for 4-6 hours or cook on high for 2-3 hours.
- Serve warmed topped with your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 5-7 days in the refrigerator.
- Add water when reheating to adjust thickness since beans absorb liquid as chili sits.
- Include diced jalapeño for extra spice if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 652mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 1023mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1674IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 61mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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