Crockpot Vegetarian Chili Recipe - Vegan, Gluten Free, 3 Kinds of Beans (2024)

This Crockpot Vegetarian Chili is vegan, gluten free, SO healthy, and loaded with veggies, spices, and THREE kinds of beans!

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I’m not gonna lie.

I’m kiiiiiiinda looking forward to fall.

Like.

Who am I?!

But cooler weather means fun things like pumpkin muffins, tailgating, cozy sweaters, and

ALL THE CROCKPOT RECIPES.

If you’ve been to Show Me the Yummy at ANY point, you probably already know that the crockpot is literally my favorite kitchen gadget.

While I do FULLY believe that you can and SHOULD use your slow cooker all year round, I know most people use it during the cooler months to make cozy and delicious soups, stews, and . . .

CHILI.

I have a few chili recipes on the blog already, but today, I have for you, what may now be my new fave:

Crockpot Vegetarian Chili.

Crockpot Vegetarian Chili Recipe - Vegan, Gluten Free, 3 Kinds of Beans (2)Technically, this is Crockpot Vegan Chili, but I like how Crockpot Vegetarian Chili sounds better. 😉

While Trevor and I aren’t vegan – or even vegetarian – I do like to cook at LEAST one plant based meal a week.

Mainly, because I feel like we don’t get NEARLY enough veggies in our diets.

I have three favorite “recipes” when I’m really looking to load up on veggies:

  1. Healthy Egg Muffins Cups <— chop up the veggies small and load ‘em in. Veggies + protein for breakfast and I won’t feel bad if I don’t eat anything green for the rest of the day.
  2. Smoothies <— load in the spinach to any of those recipes, you can’t even TASTE it. I often will make smoothies for Trevor and myself and will pack in 4 cups of spinach! Do you know how LONG that would take to sit down and eat?
  3. Soups and chilis <— again, chop up the veggies small and load ‘em in. There are so many flavors and textures going on, that I try to pack as many veggies in as possible, and you really can’t even tell.

This Crockpot Vegetarian Chili is no exception, it’s absolutely JAM PACKED with vegetables.

Ingredients in slow cooker vegetarian chili:

  • Red onion
  • Celery
  • Carrot
  • Green pepper
  • Red pepper
  • Sweet potato
  • Spices: garlic powder, dried oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper
  • Green chiles
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Tomato sauce
  • Water
  • Beans: kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and black beans

Crockpot Vegetarian Chili Recipe - Vegan, Gluten Free, 3 Kinds of Beans (3)

How do i make crockpot vegetarian chili?

  1. Prep the veggies. Dice onion, celery, carrot, bell peppers, and sweet potatoes.
  2. Throw them into your greasedcrockpot.
  3. Add in spices: garlic powder, oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add in green chilies, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and black beans.
  5. Stir.
  6. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.

The nice thing about this Crockpot Vegetarian Chili Recipe is that it’s SO customizable! Swap out the veggies to include your faves, up or lessen the spices to taste . . . don’t like garbanzo beans? Trade ’em in for pinto, etc!

The options are endless and will all be absolutely tasty.

This Crockpot Vegetarian Chili is quick and easy to make, SO healthy for you, is vegan, gluten free, and just absolutely delicious!

Crockpot Vegetarian Chili Recipe - Vegan, Gluten Free, 3 Kinds of Beans (4)Oh! And don’t forget your fave chili toppings!

– Jennifer

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Crockpot Vegetarian Chili Recipe - Vegan, Gluten Free, 3 Kinds of Beans (5)

Crockpot Vegetarian Chili Recipe

This Crockpot Vegetarian Chili is vegan, gluten free, SO healthy, and loaded with veggies, spices, and THREE kinds of beans!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Yield: 8 people

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 sweet potato peeled and diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chiles
  • 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans rinsed and drained

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Instructions

  • Grease crockpot with cooking spray.

  • Place all ingredients into crockpot and stir to combined.

  • Cover.

  • Cook on HIGH 4 hours or LOW 8 hours, or until vegetables are tender.

  • Taste and re-season, if necessary.

  • Serve with all your favorite chili toppings!

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STORING

Room Temp:N/A

Refrigerator:4-5 Days

Freezer:6 Months

Reheat:Microwave or stovetop until warm.

*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Crockpot Vegetarian Chili Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 289 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 769mg33%

Potassium 1007mg29%

Carbohydrates 53g18%

Fiber 17g71%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 16g32%

Vitamin A 5094IU102%

Vitamin C 50mg61%

Calcium 119mg12%

Iron 7mg39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

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Course: Chili, Lunch

Cuisine: American

This Crockpot Vegetarian Chili Recipe was originally published August 21, 2017, and has been updated to include a video and more detailed content.

Crockpot Vegetarian Chili Recipe - Vegan, Gluten Free, 3 Kinds of Beans (2024)

FAQs

How do I thicken up my crockpot chili? ›

Mix in a scoop of cornstarch, all-purpose flour, or oats.

Rather than adding it directly to the chili (which can create clumps) make a slurry. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water, then stir this into the pot of chili. For 1 tablespoon of flour, use 2 tablespoons of water.

Should chili be thick or soupy? ›

Chili should be thick and hearty enough to be a meal on its own, but sometimes there's just a bit more liquid than you want in the pot. While you can simply keep simmering the chili, that method risks overcooking softer ingredients like the beans, losing all your nice texture to mushy monotony.

How do you make chili more flavorful? ›

Elevate with Extra Flavor

Elevate your chili recipe by adding an extra layer of flavor. Cocoa powder, bacon, cinnamon, ground coffee and tomato paste will all add a rich sweet & salty flavors that are sure to surprise and delight.

What liquid to add to chili? ›

Chili cooks low and slow, so you need enough liquid to tenderize the meat and keep everything from drying out. That liquid should also add flavor to the chili, so use chicken, beef, or vegetable stock, or beer.

How do you thicken gluten free chili? ›

If cornstarch is not readily available, you can also use all-purpose flour and water or gluten-free flour to thicken the chili. However, if you go with this alternative, remember to double the amount of water. Flour or cornstarch work really well. Baking powder is another handy option to thicken your chili.

What is the best thickener for chili? ›

Cornmeal is one of our go-to thickening agents for chili. Unlike all-purpose flour, this Southern pantry staple adds a subtle earthy flavor to the chili in addition to thickening it up. You can use white or yellow cornmeal that is fine to medium-grain.

Does tomato paste make chili thicker? ›

Tomato paste. This is probably the easiest and maybe most common addition to add thickness to a chili recipe. Tomato paste is super thick and not only adds texture but adds a richer and deeper flavor to chili.

What adds depth of flavor to chili? ›

Is it lacking in savory depth? Add a hit of soy sauce, Worcestershire, or tamari. These salty, savory powerhouses won't dominate or change the flavor of your chili so much as amplify what's there. Start with one tablespoon, stir, and taste before you add another.

What is the secret to really good chili? ›

Cook it long enough

Chili recipes need time for flavors to meld and come together, and collagen-rich meat (like chuck roast or ground beef) needs 90 minutes to two hours to fully break down and become tender. If you don't have time for a long simmer, try using a slow cooker or making it the day before.

What is the most important spice in chili? ›

Most Common Chili Spices. Cumin, Chile Powders, and Paprika are the most common spices in chili followed by garlic, onion, coriander, Mexican oregano, and bay leaves. These ingredients can be combined to create a savory and well-balanced pot of top notch comfort food.

Does chili need tomato paste? ›

Tomato paste is a great way to add bonus tomato flavor, and thickness, to a chili recipe. To get the best flavor it needs to be browned. Add a couple tablespoons (or a whole can if you want a thicker soup base) directly to the pan after cooking the meat and onions.

What not to put in chili? ›

Beans and non-vegetable fillers such as rice and pasta are not allowed." If that sounds a bit uptight, the ICS's Homestyle Chili competition defines chili as: "any kind of meat, or combination of meats, and/or vegetables cooked with beans, chili peppers, various spices, and other ingredients.

What does cinnamon do for chili? ›

Much like adding chili powder and other common chili spices, cinnamon is a super versatile spice that adds warmth without the heat to Firecracker chili.

Do onions go in chilli? ›

Combine ground beef, onion, and bell pepper in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until beef is browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat. Season with chili powder, garlic, cumin, and bay leaf.

How do I thicken my slow cooker? ›

A cornstarch slurry is a mixture of a cold liquid with cornstarch. It is used as a thickening agent, and is particularly common in Asian sauces. As a rule of thumb, dissolve 2 parts cold water and 1 part cornstarch. Add the slurry to your sauce as it simmers in the slow cooker.

How do you make soupy chili thicker? ›

Add cornstarch or all-purpose flour: Cornstarch and all-purpose flour are common thickening agents that you might already have on hand in your pantry. Adding flour directly into the chili will create lumps. Instead, make a slurry by mixing one tablespoon of cold water with one tablespoon of cornstarch.

How do you keep chili from getting watery in a slow cooker? ›

If our chili turns our watery or think, we have tried many ways to thicken it up. You can thicken your chili just by simple taking off the lid of your crock pot. It can also be thicken by adding cornstarch or flour. These thickening agents are pantry staples that your probably already have.

What can I add to chili to make it more soupy? ›

When your chili is too thick, it's easy to thin it out a bit. Just add some liquid. You can add beef, chicken, or veggie broth, or you can add a can of tomato sauce. You could add water, too, but it will dilute the flavor of the chili.

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