Crockpot Vegetarian Chili Recipe
This nourishing meal is delicious and simple to make in the crockpot. Grab a helper for the chopping and enjoy a warm bowl of chili!
Makes 10-15 servings
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
10 ounces fresh or frozen chopped spinach or kale, thawed and drained
1 zucchini, chopped
1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
6 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, or more if needed
1 cup vegetable broth, or more if needed
Method
Place ingredients into a slow cooker. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
Set the cooker on Low, and cook until all vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 hours. Check seasoning; if chili is too thick, add more tomato sauce and vegetable broth to desired thickness. Cook an additional 1 to 2 hours to blend the flavors.