Easy Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili
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I knew I would have NO time to make dinner tonight so I grabbed a few cans and turned to my trusted Crock Pot. I have to admit, this is my new favorite veggie chili idea. I just threw everything in the pot and walked away. Next time I’ll have a few more veggies to throw in, like a zucchini, yellow squash, more peppers. Whatever you want to add would work with this base.
The toddler actually was excited to eat it but he thought it was too spicy. I’ll have to use the regular diced tomatoes next time. The ones with green chilies have too much of a kick for him. I even used cream corn to try and curb the hotness with a bit of sweetness but it didn’t work.
As for the husband? He wasn’t home. Did you really think I’d try a meal like this if he was?! HA! I did have a friend over who enjoyed it, although he said he’d prefer the regular corn. Oh! and he added hot sauce. I thought it was perfect. It’s definitely going to be my new go to veggie chili. :) 
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn undrained (cream or regular)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 small can (6oz) tomato paste
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1 small onion diced
- 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp dried cilantro
Put all ingredients in the crock pot (slow cooker), stir and cook on low for 5 hours (3 on high should be fine.)
Seriously… how AWESOME are crock pots. :)
I topped mine with a bit of low fat cheddar and cilantro.
| Servings | Amt per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | about a cup | ||
| Calories | Fat | Fiber | WWPs |
| 300 | 3g | 10g | 5.5 |
| Sugar | Sat Fat | Carbs | Protein |
| 3g | 0g | 55g | 12g |
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That looks delicious. And I LOVE my crock pot. Even better, I think I have everything in stock for this recipe. Tomorrow’s dinner may be settled …
i need to rediscover my crock pot :)
Chicken breasts were on sale this week so I think I’ll add chicken to mine :)………either way it looks so yummy!
Roni…this sounds yummy and right up my alley!!
Annette….if you add chicken, would you cook it first? or would you just throw it in raw?
How do you figure out your nutritional info? It is such a bonus to have this info! I am realy enjoying your recipes. THANK YOU!!!!!
OMG gurlfriend…this was AWESOME!!! I made that and the yelatin today :). I didn’t have cilantro so I used a bit of chili seasoning, some red pepper flakes and just a bit of 97/3 ground meat (in big chunks). Hubs likes meat in his chili, I for one thought it was find without…but you “know”…
Michelle – I’ll answer for Annette. :) If you cut up the chicken you can add it raw. It will cook in 5 hours. You’ll be fine.
great recipe – tasted great for lunch on a snowy day and tied right in the the Shop Rite cancan sale. :)
This maybe an odd question but what size crock pot do you use? I think mine is quite big and I might have to double the ingredients.
Thanks!
Mine is quite large. This filled it about 1/2 and it was fine.
You could double but I don’t see a need just because your pot is big. Now… if it was too small you’d have a problem. ;~P
OK. I tried this, and loved it. Good thing, too … I still have some leftovers.
Thanks for another delicious recipe.
I’m so looking forward to trying this! Thanks so much Roni – as a vegetarian I especially appreciate this one : ) It’s going to be perfect for nights when I have school and can still have dinner without resorting to the drive thru!
Roni ~ I made this yesterday and just have to say..it is AWESOME!! Thanks for all the great recipes and advice!!
Roni – I made this on Sunday and I’ve been enjoying it ever since! I popped a few servings in the freezer for later. I put a tiny bit of sour cream and fresh green onions on top.
This is REALLY good!!
Made it and Love it! I’m a fan of meaty chili and I didn’t even miss it in this one! Does Oprah know about you?! She could make you a star … since the Food Network is blind to your fabulousness!
Roni-
I’m making this tonight for dinner. The only difference in mine, is that I’m using white shoepeg corn instead of “regular” corn. The can is slightly smaller (11 oz). I’m only getting a points value of 4 (8 servings in the recipe). Does your value include the cheese? Just curious, I want to get the most for my points since I’m fairly new at this. I can’t wait to sit down to a big bowl of chili after shoveling the ice off of my driveway. I love the winters in MD :-)
Just wanted to say we had this tonight and it was soooo good! A new favorite for sure – and so easy! I am so excited that it’s 6:30 and I am done eating dinner and the dishes are done. Perfect!
To Amy I ran this through WW Recipe Builder just so I could have it in my tracker and it came up as 4 too!
Amy – Every time I post points for a bean recipe I’m off from WW. I call it the “bean effect.” :) Trust WW they know better then me! lol
Making this now, with some beef in it! Lots of Beans I LOVE BEANY Chili!
I made this last night and I loved it! Thanks for the great idea! I love your sites:)
How big are the cans? Do you mean the 8 oz cans or the 15 oz cans? The recipe only calls for “cans” and they come in different sizes. The tomato paste is the only can with the size added. Thanks
Sorry Annie… I tend to forget to add the size when I use the 15oz ones. They are like a “default” to me. :)
If I don’t specify it’s a 15oz’er.
Sorry about that!
-Roni
Thank Roni! I kinda realized that after I looked at the oz. content of normal sized cans. Silly me. This looks delish!
Roni-
I work all day and don’t get home until about an hour (maybe two if I push dinner back a bit) before dinner. Do you think it would cook in 2 hours on high?
I can’t wait to try it!
I think so.. you can also just cook it in a regular pot on the stove. The beans are all cooked since they are coming from the can, you are just adding flavor! :)