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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili Recipe

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  • Author: Sofia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A hearty and flavorful slow cooker vegetarian chili featuring a variety of fresh and frozen vegetables, beans, and a blend of smoky chili powders. Perfect for a comforting meal with minimal prep and easy slow cooking.


Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 1 small yellow sweet onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 zucchini squash quartered and diced
  • 12 oz frozen butternut squash

Pantry

  • 15 oz canned northern beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 14.5 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 14.5 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder


Instructions

  1. Add Ingredients: Add all the vegetables, beans, tomatoes, vegetable broth, and spices into the slow cooker. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
  2. Cook Chili: Cook the chili on high heat for 3 hours or on low heat for 6 hours until the vegetables are tender and flavors are fully blended.
  3. Serve: Once cooked, give the chili a good stir, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, and serve warm with your preferred toppings or sides.

Notes

  • You can swap regular chili powder for ancho and chipotle chili powders to add a smoky depth and heat.
  • For faster meal prep, chop all vegetables in advance and store in the fridge for up to one day.
  • Leftover chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat thoroughly in microwave or on stove before serving.