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Home | Recipes | Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

Published on October 17, 2021 by Stephanie Kay

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There is nothing like a meal that you can just set and forget and the slow cooker allows you to do just that! This vegetarian slow cooker chili uses quinoa instead of ground beef to help increase the plant-based protein content, while adding a boost of fiber at the same time, to create a healthy and well-balanced vegetarian meal.

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

 

I added a mixture of black beans and kidney beans to this vegetarian chili but you can use any type of bean or combination of beans that you enjoy. Although this recipe is made in a slow cooker, you could easily make it on the stovetop if you like; simply sautée the onions and garlic before adding the remainder of the ingredients, then allow it to cook for 30 minutes until the quinoa is tender and flavors come together.

More Vegetarian Chili and Stew Recipes:

  • Vegetarian Lentil Chili
  • Smoky Quinoa and Black Bean Stew

 

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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

Author: Stephanie Kay

This healthy and easy slow cooker vegetarian chili is filled with plant-based protein from quinoa, black beans and kidney beans for a hearty vegetarian meal.

  • Author: Stephanie Kay
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, dry
  • 1 can (14oz) black beans, strained and 
rinsed
  • 1 can (14oz) kidney beans, strained and 
rinsed
  • 1 can (28oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup corn kernels, frozen
  • 2 red bell peppers, diced
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker and give it a good stir to ensure everything is well mixed.
  2. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours.
  3. Once cooked, give it a another good stir, and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  4. The chili can be served immediately, stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 314 calories
  • Sugar: 13 grams
  • Fat: 4 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 60 grams
  • Fiber: 15 grams
  • Protein: 15 grams

Keywords: easy, bean, quinoa

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  1. Leslie says

    February 24, 2022 at 4:02 pm

    Healthy chili recipe which is delicious. I added in some red lentils to up the fibre content even more. Love slow cooker recipes

    ★★★★★

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    • Stephanie Kay says

      February 25, 2022 at 8:18 am

      Great idea with the lentils, happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  2. Gill says

    June 7, 2022 at 8:48 pm

    This is delicious and so so filling. I did the same thing as Leslie and added red lentils. I also added a sweet potato I had on hand.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Stephanie Kay says

      June 8, 2022 at 7:38 am

      I’m so happy you liked it, thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
    • Stephanie Kay says

      June 8, 2022 at 7:40 am

      Nice addition with the red lentils and sweet potatoes, and I’m so happy you liked it!

      Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    January 22, 2023 at 7:59 pm

    This vegetarian chili was great! I subbed zucchini for peppers because I didn’t have any, and it was fantastic! Flavour is good and you barely notice the quinoa. I find with other quinoa recipes it bec

    ★★★★★

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    • Stephanie Kay says

      January 23, 2023 at 8:14 am

      I’m so happy you liked it and love the substitutions – thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  4. CARISSA says

    January 22, 2023 at 8:02 pm

    This vegetarian chili was great! Good flavour, I subbed zucchini for peppers (I didn’t have any), and the quinoa wasn’t chewy as I n most recipes. I will definitely keep this in the rotation. So good! I’m so glad I found you SK!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Stephanie Kay says

      January 23, 2023 at 8:15 am

      Ah, I appreciate that so much! And I’m so happy you liked it, thank you for sharing. 🙂

      Reply

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