Vegetarian Chili For The Crock Pot Recipe

Spice up your autumn evenings with this vibrant, healthy vegetarian chili! This incredibly simple 'dump and go' crock-pot recipe requires minimal prep time and delivers maximum flavor. Imagine coming home to the irresistible aroma of chili simmering – all while you're at work! Perfect for busy weeknights, this hearty chili is easily customizable and delicious served with your favorite toppings like corn chips, baked potatoes, shredded cheese, or a dollop of sour cream. Make it the night before, throw it in the slow cooker, and enjoy a warm, satisfying meal.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 495 mins

Calories 217.7 kcal

Protein 21g

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Ingredients for Vegetarian Chili For The Crock Pot

1 medium onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 parsnips (about 1 cup chopped)
Jalapeno Pepper
Garlic Cloves
Veggie Crumbles
Canned Tomatoes
Rotel Tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (optional, substitute with vegetable broth)
Chili Powder
Ground Black Pepper
Kidney Beans
Garbanzo Beans
Black Beans

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How to Make Vegetarian Chili For The Crock Pot

Chop 1 medium onion, 2 celery stalks, 2 parsnips (about 1 cup chopped), 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and minced), and 4 cloves garlic.
In your crock-pot, combine the chopped onion, 2 bay leaves, chopped celery, parsnips, jalapeño, garlic, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 2 tablespoons chili powder.
Add one (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes, one (15 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, and 1 (12 ounce) bottle of beer (optional, can substitute with vegetable broth).
Crumble 1 block (14 ounces) of extra-firm tofu and add it to the crock-pot along with two (15 ounce) cans of your favorite beans (kidney, pinto, black beans, etc.), drained and rinsed.
Stir everything together to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4 hours.
Before serving, remove the bay leaves.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

65 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

Carbs

13g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Vegetarian Chili For The Crock Pot?

Vegetarian Chili For The Crock Pot takes about 510 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 495 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Vegetarian Chili For The Crock Pot?

Vegetarian Chili For The Crock Pot has approximately 217.7 calories per serving, with about 21 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 3 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Vegetarian Chili For The Crock Pot?

The key ingredients for Vegetarian Chili For The Crock Pot are Onion, Bay Leaves, Ground Cumin, Oregano, Salt, Celery. See the full list with measurements above.