HEARTY VEGAN SLOW-COOKER CHILI

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Makes 10-15 servings. This recipe can be adjusted according to your taste preferences, so you can leave out undesirable ingredients or add others that appeal to you (like mushrooms). I add ingredients just to bulk up the heartiness and color palate of the chili, but feel free to just use a few green peppers or same-colored zucchinis as you desire. By the end, you just want everything to be hearty, moist, and flavored -- mess around with it as you go! I would say to serve it with shredded cheese and corn chips, but then it's no longer 'vegan.' : )

Provided by Grete

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 5h55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
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
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 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, or more if needed
1 cup vegetable broth, or more if needed

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 616.7 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

Sam Prosper
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I'm not sure what went wrong with my chili. I followed the recipe exactly, but it turned out really watery. Maybe I didn't cook it long enough?


Shams Ferdous
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This chili was a huge disappointment. It was watery and flavorless. I would not recommend this recipe.


Yousef Waleed
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I found this chili to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices to taste.


Alisher Boss
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This chili is a little bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chipotle peppers if you don't like spicy food.


Taysha Yaris
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I'm not a huge fan of vegan food, but this chili is really good. It's flavorful and satisfying, and it doesn't taste like it's missing anything.


Ashley Wells
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This chili is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the sweet and smoky flavor.


Kegan Travers
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I love that this chili is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Thisisasentence
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This chili is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.


Malik Majid Malik Majid
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I made this chili for my friends who are vegan and they loved it! They said it was the best vegan chili they've ever had.


Fj Farhan
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This chili is so good! I love that it's vegan and healthy, but it still has all the flavor of a traditional chili.


Brandon Rider
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I've made this chili several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it's always delicious.


Phuti Pinky Moloto
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This is my new favorite chili recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Robina Vincent
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I made this chili for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even the meat-eaters.


Tammy
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This chili is delicious! I love the combination of spices and the smoky flavor from the chipotle peppers.


Oliseh Augustina Rhema
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I'm not a vegan, but I really enjoyed this chili. It's hearty and flavorful, and it's a great way to get your vegetables in.


Ballo Ahmed
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This is the best vegan chili I've ever had. The flavors are so rich and complex, and it's so satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.


Asemota Esosa
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I made this chili for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint. It's definitely a keeper.


Lesego Shakoane
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This chili is amazing! It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I love that it's vegan, too, so I can feel good about eating it.