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Is it weird to have a crush on a bowl of chili? This is the BEST vegetarian slowcooker chili recipe. Healthy, gluten-free with vegan option provided.

I want to nominate this chili to be the official gameday food for tailgating. It's definitely weird to have a crush on a bowl of chili, but a bowl of this vegetarian slowcooker chili will definitely convert you. It's glossy, has the perfect consistency, and – most importantly – tastes incredible.

Read on for the vegetarian slow cooker chili recipe…

Easy Crock Pot Vegetarian Chili Recipe

Just sautée the veggies and put all of the ingredients in the crockpot in the morning. The slow cooker does all the work allowing the veggies to release their juices and soak up the flavors of the spices. It's the best vegetarian chili – no the best chili period – that I've ever had.

Vegan Slowcooker Chili Recipe

If you skip the sour cream and the cheese on top, you can make this recipe vegan chili.

Large Batch Chili Recipe for Freezing

This chili recipe is an easy way to make extra food for freezing. You can store it for up to four months in the freezer in a sealed airtight container.

Vegetarian Chili Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe is super flexible, so it also works great for meatless nachos or vegetarian taco filling. You can also add meat substitutions like soy chorizo or meatless crumbles. Here are the answers to some questions I get about this chili recipe!

• Does chili need chicken or vegetable broth so it isn't too thick?
  • The answer is no! The vegetables release enough liquid to give this recipe the perfect consistency.
• Can you eat chili with noodles?
  • Absolutely! I grew up in the Midwest eating chili for macaroni noodles. The addition of noodles, especially elbow macaroni, to this recipe is one of my favorite modifications. Just cook the noodles separately and add them when you are ready to eat. The origin of adding pasta isn't clear but some people think it goes back to the Great Depression as a way to stretch chili recipes so they lasted longer.
• Can you eat chili with rice?
  • Yes! This chili recipe tastes great when served over rice! Just cook the rice separately.
• What kind of onion should I use in chili?
  • Yellow onions are the most common onion for chili. They get sweeter and softer when cooked and soak up the spices making them extra flavorful. You can top chili with red or white onions but I wouldn't use them in the recipe itself as they don't soften when cooked.
• Can I add frozen meatless crumbles to chili?
  • Yes! No need to let them thaw. Just add them to the mixture before you cook.
• Can I add soy chorizo to chili?
  • Yes! Just add the chopped chorizo to the mixture before you cook.
• Is it possible to use a 12-quart crockpot for chili?
  • Yes! You can double this recipe and it should fit in a 12-quart crockpot.
• Do you put celery in chili?
  • Yes! Celery tastes amazing in this chili recipe.
• Can I use this chili recipe for tacos?
  • Yes! This recipe works great if you are making meatless tacos.
• Can I use this chili recipe for nachos?
  • Yes! This recipe works great for meatless nachos. Just spoon it over tortilla chips and add the toppings of your choice.

Making Vegetarian Chili in an Instapot

You can speed up the cooking time for this vegetarian chili if you have an Instapot! Sauté the vegetables in the Instapot and then use the slow cooker option for 4 hours on high.

Why this is the BEST Vegetarian Slowcooker Chili:

• This is a great Super Bowl or tailgating recipe when made in advance in a crockpot.
• It's bursting with flavor and has the perfect amount of liquid.
• Make an easy vegan chili if you omit the shredded cheese and sour cream.
• This meatless chili is packed with healthy plant protein – I promise you won't miss the meat!
• You can make a large batch of chili for freezing to enjoy later.

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BEST Vegetarian Slowcooker Chili

Is it weird to have a crush on a bowl of chili? This is the BEST vegetarian slowcooker chili recipe. Healthy, gluten-free with vegan option provided.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 6 hours
• Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
• Yield: 10 servings 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Slow Cooker
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Vegetarian Chili Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 4 onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 celery stalks, cut 1/4 inches crosswise
• 4 red, yellow or orange bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 (15.5 ounces) cans black beans, rinsed & liquid drained
• 1 (16 ounces) can cannellini beans, rinsed & liquid drained
• 1 (16 ounces) can pinto beans, rinsed & liquid drained
• 1 (16 ounces) can kidney beans, rinsed & liquid drained
• 1 (14.5 ounces) can of diced tomatoes
• 4–6 tablespoons chili powder, depending on your preference
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce

Special Equipment

• Slow Cooker*

How to Make Vegetarian Crockpot Chili

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic sauté until they soften, but don't brown, for about five minutes.
2. Add the peppers and celery and sauté until lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Set your slow cooker to low. Add the beans, vegetables, diced tomatoes, spices, vinegar, and hot sauce. Stir to combine and cover. Cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours.
4. Serve with shredded cheese and sour cream (optional).
5. Chili will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for five days or in the freezer for up to four months.

Notes

Recipe will comfortably fill an 8 quart slow cooker and fill a 6 quart slow cooker almost to the top.

Instapot Option: Sauté the vegetables in the Instapot and then use the slow cooker option for 4 hours on high.

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