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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili
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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

This bold and smoky vegetarian chili is loaded with three types of beans sweet corn and peppers in a deeply spiced tomato broth that only gets better the longer it cooks. It is a protein-packed meatless meal that even devoted meat-eaters will enjoy.

4.5
495 min
🍴6 servings
🔥290 cal
🔖Easy
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A thick smoky three-bean vegetarian chili bursting with bold flavor from the slow cooker.

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Nutrition per serving

290Calories
16gProtein
48gCarbs
4gFat
14gFiber

Ingredients

6servings

Beans

Vegetables

Seasoning

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Instructions

1

Add All Ingredients

Drain and rinse all three cans of beans and add them to the slow cooker. Pour in the diced tomatoes with green chiles without draining them. Add the frozen corn and sprinkle the chili powder cumin salt and pepper over everything.

2

Stir and Cook

Stir all the ingredients together until the spices are distributed throughout. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours. Stir once halfway through if possible to prevent any sticking on the edges.

3

Mash for Thickness

About 30 minutes before serving use the back of a spoon or a potato masher to crush about one quarter of the beans against the side of the slow cooker. This releases starch and naturally thickens the chili without any flour or cornstarch.

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4

Serve with Toppings

Ladle the chili into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes such as shredded cheddar cheese sour cream diced avocado sliced jalapenos and fresh lime juice. Serve with warm cornbread or tortilla chips on the side.

Substitutions

kidney beanschickpeas for a different texture and slightly nuttier flavor
chili powderchipotle powder for a smokier and slightly spicier version

Common mistakes

Not draining the canned beans before adding them which makes the chili too salty and watery
Adding fresh garlic without sauteing it first which can leave a raw harsh garlic taste in the finished chili
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