Crockpot Plant-Based Three-Bean Chili
This hearty vegan chili combines three kinds of beans with tomatoes, colorful bell peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, spinach, and corn. Chili powder, cumin, oregano, and parsley give it a warmly spiced, tomato-rich flavor, while the slow cooker brings the ingredients together into a satisfying meal for casual dinners or feeding a crowd.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook5 hrs 10 mins
- Serves15
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Plant-Based Three-Bean Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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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- 70
- Heart Health
- 88
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic; cook and stir until onions start to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 2
Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, black beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, tomato paste, spinach, corn, zucchini, yellow squash, chili powder, cumin, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper until thoroughly mixed.
- 3
Pour the tomato sauce and vegetable broth over the ingredients. Cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours. Check the seasoning. If the chili is too thick, add more tomato sauce and vegetable broth to the desired thickness. Cook on Low for an additional 1 to 2 hours.
- 4
Check seasoning. If the chili is too thick, add more tomato sauce and vegetable broth to reach the desired thickness.
- 5
Cook on Low for an additional 1 to 2 hours.
- Calories 187.88 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 8.92 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 33.18 g 12%
- Total Fat 3.8 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.42 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.51 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 365.29 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 9.3 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 10.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.15 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 105.85 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.98 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 886.83 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 196.79 mcg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin C 35.63 mg Good Source 40%
- 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
Crockpot Plant Based Three Bean Chili is made with 26 ingredients and serves 15. It takes about 5 hrs 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Canned Tomatoes, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 187.88 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Plant-Based Three-Bean Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Canned Tomatoes, Chili Powder, Chopped Spinach. The full list of 26 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Plant-Based Three-Bean Chili?
- About 5 hrs 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 5 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 187.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Plant-Based Three-Bean Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 26 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crockpot Plant-Based Three-Bean Chili healthy?
- Crockpot Plant-Based Three-Bean Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 187.88 calories and 8.92 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 365.29 mg (16% 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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