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Published: October 26, 2023Author: Jenn Laughlin
This Meatless Chili Recipe Collection has all my favorite vegan and vegetarian chili recipes in one tasty place! With 7 recipes to choose from, you’re sure to find your new favorite chili!
Fall is officially here and chili is one of my favorite cozy meals to make when it’s chilly outside and only comfort food will do.
I have a large assortment of different chili recipes here on Peas and Crayons, but it’s for sure time that I gather all my favorite meatless options in one place! I actually have a few more on the test schedule this Fall/Winter so I’ll be sure to add them here once I have them posted.
Meatless Chili Recipe Collection
I could wax poetic about how much I love chili all dang day but, without further ado, let’s get our chili on!
Slow Cooker Lentil Taco Chili
5 from 41 votes
Weeknight dinners are a breeze with this delicious vegetarian Slow Cooker Lentil Taco Chili simmering away in the crock-pot!
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This marvelous meatless chili recipe can be made either vegan or vegetarian based on which tasty toppings you choose! It’s a reader favorite lately, and for good reason too! It’s a breeze to make and as filling as it is flavorful.
Don’t skip the fresh pico de gallo on top, it’s AMAZING and really adds to the taco vibe of this dish.
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili
5 from 11 votes
Black Bean and Sweet Potato chili is one of my favorite dinners to make. This vibrant vegetarian chili is filling and flavorful and can be made stove top or in the slow cooker!
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This meatless monday rockstar can be made on the stove or in the slow cooker, so you can choose which cooking method works best for you!
When the week gets crazy with soccer practice, plans with friends, and work/homework galore, this is one of those dishes that I love to have simmering away in my crock-pot. It’s cozy and delicious and the sweet potato is such a fantastic addition to the hearty beans and veggies.
Vegetarian Quinoa Chili
5 from 36 votes
This is the chili that changed our minds about meatlesschili! We absolutely LOVEthis healthy vegetarian quinoa chili!
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This is THE chili that changed my mind about meatlesschili! It’s one of those dishes that’s good the first day but somehow even more amazing the next! This chili makes some of my favorite leftovers to date, and I can’t get over how healthy it is.
Black Bean Quinoa Chili
5 from 8 votes
This cozy vegetarian Black Bean Quinoa Chili is full of flavor! It's a total one pot wonder with both stove top and slow cooker instructions.
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A fun serving suggestion for this healthy vegetarian black bean quinoa chili is to serve atop fluffy baked sweet potato. I usually do this with my leftover chili the next day for lunch.
Simply top it with all your favorite toppings from the list above and dive in! It gives the chili a rice sweet potato chili vibe and is super duper filling and comforting!
Red Lentil Quinoa Chili
5 from 4 votes
Black beans, lentils, and quinoa are a powerhouse combo in this tasty vegetarian Red Lentil Quinoa Chili recipe! This vibrant vegan chili is easy to make and oh so flavorful!
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Vegan Lentil Chili
5 from 39 votes
This deliciously easy vegan lentil chili is sure to impress! With stove-top, pressure cooker, and slow cooker versions all in this post, you can whip it up any way you choose with minimal effort.
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This deliciously easy vegan lentil chili is sure to impress! With stove-top, Instant Pot, and slow cooker versions all in this post, you can whip it up any way you choose with minimal effort. Whoo!
Even better? This tasty chili can be made in one pot! Anything that results in less dishes in the sink makes me one happy mama!
Instant Pot Vegetarian Quinoa Chili
4.55 from 37 votes
ThisInstant Pot Vegetarian Quinoa Chili is a comfort food classic with a healthy plant-based twist!Recipe yields 12 cups of chili.
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ThisInstant Pot Vegetarian Quinoa Chili is a comfort food classic with a healthy plant-based twist! To make thingsuber-easy I’ve even included slow cooker instructions too. Game on!
Each tasty bowl of this tasty meatless chili is vegetarian andgluten-freeplus it can easily be made dairy-free and vegan since you choose the toppings!
Recipes to Make with Leftover Meatless Chili
- Vegetarian Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
- Easy Vegetarian Chili Cheese Dip
- Vegan Chili Dogs via Cadry’s Kitchen
- Vegan Chili Cheese Fries via Make it Dairy Free
- Chili Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
- Tater Tot Breakfast Bowls
It’s also nothing short of amazing on top my Loaded Tater Tot Nachos. The chili and totcho combo is a wee bit legendary around here!
Homemade Cornbread Recipes
If you’re like me and looooove diving into your chili with some fresh and fluffy cornbread on the side, here are a few of my all-time favorite cornbread recipes:
If you get a chance to try any of these tasty meatless chili recipes, let me know!
You can leave me a comment here (LOVE checking those daily!) or tag @PEASandCRAYONS on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creations. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!
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About The Author:
Jenn Laughlin
Hi! I’m Jenn and I’m here to help you eat your veggies! It'll be fun, painless, and pretty darn delicious as I teach you to plan your meals around fresh, seasonal produce with a little help from healthy freezer and pantry staples.
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