How to Make Hearty Vegan Slow-Cooker Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious vegan chili recipe that is easy to make and packed with flavor? Look no further than this Hearty Vegan Slow-Cooker Chili. This recipe is perfect for those chilly nights when you want a comforting and satisfying meal that will warm you from the inside out.

What makes this chili so special is that it is made completely from plant-based ingredients, making it a great option for vegans and non-vegans alike. It is also made in a slow-cooker, w...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 yellow squash, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, or more if needed
  • 1 cup vegetable broth, or more if needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 15

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic; cook and stir until onions start to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture into a slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, black beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, tomato paste, spinach, corn, zucchini, yellow squash, chili powder, cumin, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper until thoroughly mixed.
  • Pour the tomato sauce and vegetable broth over the ingredients. Cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours. Check seasoning. If chili is too thick, add more tomato sauce and vegetable broth to desired thickness. Cook on Low for an additional 1 to 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    134 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 617mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 50mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 665mg