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

There's nothing quite like a warm bowl of chili on a cold day, and if you're looking for a vegan version that's hearty and full of flavor, then this Homemade Slow Cooker Vegan Chili recipe is just what you need. Whether you're a longtime vegan or simply looking to add more plant-based meals to your diet, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Making chili in a slow cooker is a game-changer, as it allows the flavors to meld together beautifully and creates a rich, comf...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 yellow squash, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 6 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; stir in bell peppers and onions. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
  • Add zucchini, yellow squash, and spinach to the slow cooker; stir to combine. Mix in diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, tomato paste, vegetable broth, chili powder, oregano, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Nutrition

    337 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 1366mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 18g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 79mg
    • Calcium: 196mg
    • Iron: 11mg
    • Potassium: 1405mg