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Vegetarian Slow Cooker Chili
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
 

This vegetarian slow cooker chili delicious, hearty and super easy to make! Super satisfying and perfect for busy weeknights.

Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 278 kcal
Author: Alissa Saenz
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional - Note 1)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (14 ounce or 400 gram) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14 ounce or 400 gram) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14 ounce or 400 gram) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (28 ounce or 800 gram) can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons mild chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ancho chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
US Customary - Metric
Instructions

  1. Optional step: Heat the oil in a large skillet, then add the onion, peppers, and carrots. Sweat the vegetables for about 5 minutes, until they start to soften. Add the garlic and cook it with the vegetables for about 1 minute, until very fragrant, stirring constantly. (Note 2)

  2. Place all ingredients into a large (5 quart or larger) slow cooker. Stir to combine.

  3. Cover and cook on high for about 3 hours, or on low for about 5 hours, until the sauce is thick and the vegetables are tender.

  4. Turn of the heat and season the chili with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. Ladle into bowls and serve.

Recipe Notes
  1. The oil is only needed if you choose to do optional step 1.
  2. This step is by no means necessary, and I often skip it. It will mellow the flavor of the onions and garlic, and enhance the flavors of the peppers and carrots.
Nutrition Facts
Vegetarian Slow Cooker Chili
Amount Per Serving (1.5 cups (⅙ of recipe))
Calories 278 Calories from Fat 40
% Daily Value*
Fat 4.4g7%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Sodium 626mg26%
Potassium 1121mg32%
Carbohydrates 50.4g17%
Fiber 17.3g69%
Sugar 7.7g9%
Protein 15.5g31%
Calcium 145mg15%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.