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Vegetarian Slow Cooker Chili Recipe

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  • Author: Susan
  • 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 loaded with a variety of vegetables, beans, and rich spices, perfect for a comforting and easy meal.


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

Beans & Liquids

  • 15 oz canned northern beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 14.5 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 14.5 oz crushed tomatoes

Spices

  • 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 ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine thoroughly.
  2. Cook: Cook on high heat for 3 hours or on low heat for 6 hours until vegetables are tender and flavors are well blended.

Notes

  • Swap regular chili powder for ancho and chipotle chili powders if desired for a smokier flavor.
  • For faster preparation, chop the vegetables in advance and store them in the fridge up to a day before cooking.
  • Store leftover chili in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months; reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 225 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 10 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg