Our 15 Best Vegetarian Chili Recipes By Sadie Schulte Sadie Schulte See More Sadie Schulte is EatingWell's editorial apprentice. She attends Iowa State University, where she is a senior studying advertising and fashion communications. During her time at college, she has worked as a reporter at the campus newspaper, the Iowa State Daily, where she writes about culture and lifestyle. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 17, 2023 SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Whether you’re a devoted plant-based eater or looking to spice up your meatless meals, you're going to want to make our selection of four- and five-star rated vegetarian chili recipes forever. They’re packed with flavor and nutrition from rich and smoky recipes like our Vegetarian Butternut Squash Chili with Black Beans to zesty and vibrant choices like our Quinoa Chili with Sweet Potatoes. These reader-favorite chili recipes prove that you don’t need meat to create a satisfying and soul-warming bowl of goodness. 01 of 15 Quinoa Chili with Sweet Potatoes Jennifer Causey This hearty vegetarian quinoa chili with sweet potatoes has mild spice from poblanos and green chiles. Chili powder, cumin and garlic provide classic chili flavor. View Recipe Save 02 of 15 Vegan White Bean Chili Fresh Anaheim (or poblano) chiles add mild heat to this classic white bean chili and contribute lots of smoky flavor. Quinoa adds body to the chili, while diced zucchini provides pretty flecks of green and increases the veggie content. View Recipe Save 03 of 15 Vegetarian Butternut Squash Chili with Black Beans This butternut squash and black bean chili is a satisfying vegetarian meal. Load up bowls of the butternut squash chili and top with Greek yogurt, cilantro and minced red onion. Or skip the yogurt and keep this healthy dinner vegan. View Recipe Save 04 of 15 Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Chili Grab your crock pot for this delicious and easy slow-cooker vegetarian chili with beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, bell peppers and sweet potatoes. The recipe requires just 20 minutes of active time: after a bit of chopping, you just dump the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do the work. Adding a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro just before serving brightens up the flavors. Top it with some shredded cheese, if you'd like, or serve it as-is to keep it vegan. Either way, this healthy chili is sure to become a go-to when you want a satisfying and healthy dinner. View Recipe Save 05 of 15 Four-Bean & Pumpkin Chili This healthy vegetarian chili has a fragrant touch of cinnamon for added flavor. Let diners top it with whatever suits their taste. View Recipe Save 06 of 15 Slow-Cooker Black Bean-Mushroom Chili Black beans, earthy mushrooms and tangy tomatillos combine with a variety of spices and smoky chipotles to create a fantastic full-flavored chili. It can simmer in the slow cooker all day, which makes it perfect for a healthy supper when the end of your day is rushed. View Recipe Save 07 of 15 Instant Pot Vegetarian White Chili Parsnips lend a wonderful sweet and nutty flavor to this healthy white bean chili. Using an Instant Pot (or any other pressure cooker) means this hearty chili can be ready in under an hour, but it still tastes like it's simmered away for hours. Pureeing some of the chili gives the stew a nice creaminess, but feel free to skip that step to save time. Garnish the chili with cheese and sour cream for a richer meal, or serve it as-is to keep it vegan. View Recipe Save 08 of 15 Slow-Cooker Vegan Chili Grab your crock pot for this hearty and easy vegan chili, which is chock-full of great-tasting and good-for-you ingredients, including pinto and black beans, red pepper, tomatoes and butternut squash. Once a little chopping is done, all you have to do is dump the ingredients in the slow cooker, making this colorful veggie chili the perfect weeknight dinner. A garnish of fresh avocado and chopped cilantro is a nice touch. View Recipe Save 09 of 15 Zesty Wheat Berry-Black Bean Chili This rib-sticking chili offers a hearty mix of wheat berries, beans, peppers and onion. Feel free to add an additional chipotle pepper to crank up the heat in this one-pot meal. Cooked wheat berries will keep for up to 1 month in your freezer and there's no need to thaw them; just stir them directly into the chili. View Recipe Save 10 of 15 Vegan Quinoa Chili Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Christine Kelly, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin This light but filling vegan quinoa chili is packed with fresh veggies, with quinoa and black beans adding protein and fiber. Complete this easy one-pot dinner with vegan cheese, dairy-free yogurt or your favorite chili toppings. View Recipe Save 11 of 15 Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili for Two This satisfying vegetarian chili for two is studded with black beans and sweet potatoes. Serve with some warmed corn tortillas and tossed salad with orange segments and avocado. This recipe was adapted from our popular Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili to serve two instead of four. View Recipe Save 12 of 15 Lentil Chili Caitlin Bensel This vegan lentil chili is easy and satisfying, with earthy flavors balanced by spices. Use this basic chili recipe to customize with your favorite add-ins. View Recipe Save 13 of 15 Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili Photographer/Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist/Kay Clarke, Food Stylist/Emily Nabors Hall Make a double batch of this quick vegetarian chili, full of black beans and sweet potatoes, and eat it for lunch the next day or freeze the extras for another night. View Recipe Save 14 of 15 Easy Vegetarian Chili Canned beans and tomatoes make this quick vegetarian chili recipe ready to go in just 30 minutes. Serve over rice or couscous, or with tortilla chips for added crunch, and add extra toppings as you see fit--sliced scallions, chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado and sliced jalapeños are all tasty choices. View Recipe Save 15 of 15 Creamy Queso Chili Jacob Fox This mashup of the classic cheesy dip chile con queso with the beans and vegetables of a chili is the best of both worlds. View Recipe Save Explore more: Lifestyle Diets Vegetarian Vegetarian Dinner Vegetarian Chili Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! 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