4.9 from 885 votes
The Best Vegetarian Chili (Slow-Cooker or Stovetop)
This is hands down The Best Vegetarian Chili we've ever devoured. It can be made in a Crock Pot or simply on the stovetop - your choice! You won't miss the meat with these big, bold flavors.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 489 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 TB olive oil
- 1 whole medium onion diced
- 7 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 TB chili powder
- 1 TB ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 TB oregano
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 3 TB tomato paste
- 2 green bell peppers seeded and chopped
- 2 red bell peppers seeded and chopped
- 14.5 oz fire roasted tomatoes with juices
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 14 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
- 14 oz can White beans drained
- 14 oz can garbanzo beans drained
- 14 oz can corn kernels drained
- 24 oz vegetable burgers crumbled*
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Optional Garnishes: shredded cheddar cheese (vegan, if desired) cilantro, avocado, limes
Instructions
For Stovetop
- In a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil until hot. Add onion and garlic, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add sugar, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, oregano, and coriander. Stir to combine, 10 seconds. Add tomato paste and stir 30 seconds.
- Add bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes with juices, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and broth. Scrape bottom of pot while stirring. Bring chili to a simmer. Simmer covered 20 minutes.
- Add beans, corn, and vegetable crumbles, stirring to combine well. Bring chili back to a simmer and cook, covered, another 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat. If desired, add kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm with desired garnishes.
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For Slow Cooker
- Add all ingredients into slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours. Keep warm until ready to serve. Serve with honey cornbread or sweet corn muffins.
Notes
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- This chili is even better the next day, so if you can make it the day beforehand, please do. It's perfect for meal prep.
- If you can use veggie burger crumbles, we highly suggest using those, as it will cut down on prep time.
- If you don't prefer to use vegetable burger crumbles, substitute with more beans or your choice of grains. This chili is wonderful with these honey cornbread muffins.
Nutrition Information
Calories
489kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
460mg
(19%)
Potassium
560mg
(16%)
Fiber
104g
(416%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
266IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
522mg
(52%)
Iron
21mg
(117%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 489
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 489kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 560mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 104g | 416% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 266IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 522mg | 52% |
| Iron | 21mg | 117% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.