Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)
This hearty meatless chili combines kidney beans, black beans, and lentils with corn, crushed tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Chili powder, cumin, and paprika add warm, earthy spice, while tomato paste gives the broth a rich tomato flavor and a touch of sugar balances it. Slow-cooked all day, it makes a comforting gluten-free meal for a family dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 80
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Stir water, kidney beans, corn, crushed tomatoes, lentils, black beans, tomato paste, sugar, chili powder, cumin, and paprika together in a slow cooker.
- 2
Cook on High for 6 hours.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onions and garlic in hot oil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir into the chili.
- 4
Continue cooking chili on Low until the beans are completely tender, 4 to 6 hours more.
- Calories 181.69 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 6.76 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 35.36 g 13%
- Total Fat 3.36 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.4 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 166.57 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 9.5 g Good Source 34%
- Total Sugars 20.42 g --
- Added Sugars 6.61 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 52.78 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.96 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 499.56 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 15.6 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 12.82 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Three Bean Chili (Vegetarian, Gluten Free) is made with 17 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 10 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Corn, Crushed Tomatoes, and Dried Black Beans. Each serving provides about 181.69 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free) made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Corn, Crushed Tomatoes, Dried Black Beans, Dried Kidney Beans. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)?
- About 10 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 181.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free) healthy?
- Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free) has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 181.69 calories and 6.76 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 166.57 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.61 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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