3 Bean Vegetarian Chili

Three bowls of vegetarian chili surrounded by crackers, cheese, and sour cream for topping.

4.91 from 11 votes

An easy to make, nutritious, and delicious vegetarian chili recipe that is filling. Option to make on stove top or in a slow cooker.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 471kcal

Author: Meredith

Equipment

Large Stock Pot or Dutch Oven
Large 6-Quart Slow Cooker

Ingredients

2, 15 oz cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2, 15 oz cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2, 15 oz cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 bell peppers, chopped⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀
4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 medium onion, diced⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀
1, 28 oz can petite diced tomatoes⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 can of V8 -OR- small can tomato sauce⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1.5-2 packs of chili seasoning (this is 3-4 tablespoon if you buy or make chili seasoning in bulk)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
tablespoon olive oil*⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
optional toppings of your choice

Instructions

Cooking Option 1 - Stove Top Method

Sautee the onions and carrots with olive oil until onions are translucent and carrots have begun to soften, approximately 5mins⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Add bell peppers and continue to sauté another 3-5mins⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Add spices and continue to sauté until aromatic, approximately 1min⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Add tomatoes and juices. Scrape bottom of pan with a wooden spoon while stirring to deglaze your pan⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Add beans and V8 (or tomato sauce) and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat to medium-low and simmer 15-20mins. Chili is done once carrots are fork tender⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Serve with your favorite toppings⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge for up to a week

Cooking Option 2 - Slow Cooker Method

Place carrots, onions, and peppers at the bottoms of crockpot. Then add the beans, tomatoes, and spices. Pour V8 over the top⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Cook on the low setting for 6-8 hours, or on the high setting 3-4 hours

Notes

Olive oil is only needed if cooking on the stove top, not required if cooking in the slow cooker.

* Time noted on recipe if for cooking method option 1 - stove top.

* You can use any combination of beans that you'd like. You just need 6,15oz cans of beans. This recipe includes black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans. Other great options / ideas: canellini beans, black eyed peas, garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas), great northern beans.

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