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Hearty And Delicious Crockpot Vegetarian Chili

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If you are looking for the perfect fall meal idea you will love this crockpot vegetarian chili. Packed full of nutritious ingredients, this is a hearty and delicious chili recipe the whole family will love.

crockpot vegetarian chili topped with chopped avocado in a white bowl on a plate with cornbread next to it on a brown linen
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IS CHILI ANY GOOD WITHOUT MEAT?

I am not a true vegetarian, but I do like to serve my family vegetarian meals on a regular basis. It is nice to be able to pack extra veggies into their diets by making vegetarian recipes.

A lot of people think that chili has to be packed full of beef, sausage or even turkey. Meat doesn’t guarantee a good chili. Chili is actually just as good without the meat.

The key to a good chili is the seasonings and flavor. My family loves this slow cooker vegetarian chili just as much as traditional chili recipes.

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INGREDIENTS FOR CROCKPOT VEGETARIAN CHILI

This crockpot chili recipe is choke full of yummy ingredients. One nice thing about soups is the ease with which you can adjust the ingredients based on personal preferences.

Feel free to add extra veggies or different veggies to please your family members.

  • Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
  • Black Beans
  • Corn
  • Quinoa
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Red Onion
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Green Bell Pepper
  • Red Bell Pepper
  • Cinnamon Stick
  • Chile Powder
  • Oregano
  • Vegetable Broth
  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Optional Topping Ideas: Avocado, Diced Tomatoes, Lime Wedges, Green Onion, Tortilla Chips
ingredients for crockpot vegetarian chili like onion, bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, beans and corn, with a crockpot in the background, all on a brown table

HOW TO MAKE CROCKPOT VEGETARIAN CHILI

I love that there is no meat to brown for this recipe. It speeds the whole cooking process up for me!

STEP ONE: CHOP VEGGIES

Start off by chopping the red onion and bell peppers into very small bite-sized pieces.

Mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh cilantro.

STEP TWO: ADD INGREDIENTS

Grab your crockpot and add the chipotle peppers with the adobo sauce, black beans (that have been drained and rinsed), corn, uncooked quinoa, diced tomatoes with the juices, chopped red onion, minced garlic, chopped bell peppers, cinnamon stick, chile powder, oregano, vegetable broth and HALF of the chopped cilantro.

Stir the ingredients together.

a top view of beans, corn, garlic, onions, tomatoes, bell pepper in a crockpot

STEP THREE: COOK

Cook the chili on low for 7-8 hours or cook on high for 4-6 hours. Keep the lid on the crockpot! No peeking!

When the chili is done cooking remove the cinnamon stick before serving.

a top view of vegetarian chili topped with chopped avocado in a white bowl on a white plate with a piece of cornbread next to it

STEP FOUR: ADD OPTIONAL TOPPINGS

Dish your crockpot vegetarian chili into bowls and add toppings as desired. My favorite is to add some slices of avocado and serve it with tortilla chips.

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I know you are anxious to make this amazing and easy crockpot vegetarian chili recipe. You can print off the complete ingredients and instructions via the recipe card below.

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crockpot vegetarian chili

Crockpot Vegetarian Chili

Corinne Schmitt
This crockpot vegetarian chili is also vegan and gluten-free. A hearty and flavorful chili recipe the whole family will love.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients
  

  • ½ can Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce use 1/2 of a 7 ounce can
  • 2 cans black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen or canned corn
  • ¾ cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes, with juices 14 ounce cans
  • 1 small red onion chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 large cinnamon stick
  • 1 Tbs chile powder
  • 1 Tbs oregano mexican oregano if you have it!
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro divided
  • Optional Toppings: cilantro, diced avocado, diced tomatoes, lime wedges, hot sauce, diced green onion, tortilla chips

Instructions
 

  • Place everything up through brothe in crock-pot/slow-cooker. Add in half of the chopped cilantro. (Save the other half of cilantro for garnishing).
  • Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or high for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Remove cinnamon stick, and stir well before serving.
  • Serve in bowls and top with any of the following: cilantro, diced avocado, diced tomatoes, lime wedges, hot sauce, diced green onion, tortilla chips

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 13gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 745mgPotassium: 879mgFiber: 15gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2369IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 5mg
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Did I mention this is also wonderful served with cornbread??  YUMMY!

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