Slow-Cooker Hearty Vegan Chili from Scratch

Name: Slow-Cooker Hearty Vegan Chili from Scratch
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 4 h 10 min
Total time: 4 h 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American, Mexican
Ingredients: 3 whole Bell Pepper; 1 cup Black Beans; 6 tbsp Chili Powder; 1 cup Chopped Spinach; 2 cups Diced Tomatoes; 1 tbsp Dried Oregano; 1 cup Garbanzo Beans; 1 tbsp Ground Cumin; 1 cup Kidney Beans; 4 cloves Minced Garlic; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 dash Salt & Pepper; 1 cup Seasoned Corn; 1 whole Summer Squash; 1 cup Tomato Paste; 1 cup Vegetable Broth; 2 whole Yellow Onion; 1 whole Zucchini

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Soup 🍲 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽American Mexican Low-Sodium Sugar-Free Heart-Healthy ❤️Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱Plant-Based 🌻Ayurvedic 🧘Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️

Slow-Cooker Hearty Vegan Chili from Scratch is packed with tender peppers, squash, and tomatoes simmered into a rich, cumin- and chili-forward broth. Three types of beans add hearty texture, while corn and spinach bring sweetness and freshness to every spoonful. It’s an excellent make-ahead option for busy weeknights or laid-back game days when you want a warming, plant-based bowl.

Prep25 mins
Cook4 hrs 10 mins
Serves8
DifficultyEasy

1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the bell peppers and onions and stir.
2

Cook, stirring, until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
3

Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
4

Transfer everything to a slow cooker.
5

Add the zucchini, yellow squash, and spinach to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
6

Stir in the diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, tomato paste, vegetable broth, chili powder, oregano, and cumin, then season with salt and pepper.
7

Cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours.