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“Who Needs Meat” Slow Cooker Chili, Revisited

Published on April 10, 2014 By Emily. Updated on August 8, 2020

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As I’m revisiting a few of my tried and true recipes this week, it seemed only reasonable to share with you some of the changes I’ve made since I first posted them.  Since I first posted this recipe in the fall of 2009, it’s been a go-to when I’m looking for a hearty meal that makes lots of servings and cooks itself while we are at work.  Or when Brian wants me to have chili, which is a pretty regular request.  At any rate,  I don’t think I’ve ever really made it the same twice – I regularly change up the vegetables in this recipe – but the basic blueprint remains the same.  And so, I share that updated blueprint (and slightly less terrible photos), with you!

vegetarian chili

As an aside, the muffins in the background of the picture are Better Sesame Corn Muffins from Herbivoracious.  I revisited them as well tonight and they are even better than I remembered.  They pair perfectly with this chili.

“Who Needs Meat” Slow Cooker Chili, Revisited

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 8 hrs
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 28 oz can crushed or diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups OR 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 2 cups OR 1 15 oz can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2/3 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2-3 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 4 ounce can chopped green chili peppers
  • 1 chipotle chili in adobo diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Combine all the ingredients in a slow cooker. Stir to evenly spread the ingredients.
  • Put the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours OR on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Allow to cool slightly, serve and enjoy! Top with shredded cheese or avocado, if you like.

vegetarian chili 2

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Comments

  1. Danielle @ theCHARMITspot says

    April 22, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    This looks delicious! I so want to make it, I love chili and I agree, no meat is needed to make it taste good.

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