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Vegetarian and Vegan Chili Recipes

Vegetarian chili is always a hit amongst vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Vegetarian chili is a healthy low-fat choice which is high in fiber and protein. Because its so easy to make a large batch, vegetarian chili is always popular at potlucks and parties, and of course vegetarian chili freezes well.

Vegetarian tempeh chili
Homemade vegetarian chili with both tempeh and beans means this chili recipe packs a powerful protein boost. I kept this tempeh chili recipe vegan, but you could always top it off with cheese and sour cream, if you'd like.

Vegetarian Black Bean Chili Recipe
Using pre-cooked black beans makes this vegetarian chili recipe super-easy and relatively quick to make. Vegetarian chili with black beans is perfect for a cold winter night.

Spicy Four Alarm Vegetarian Chili Recipe
A spicy vegetarian chili recipe calling for hot sauce, red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper. For an even hotter vegetarian chili, toss in some minced and crushed fresh chili peppers. If you like spicy vegetarian chilies, try this recipe!

Vegetarian Tofu Chili Recipe
This vegetarian chili recipe packs twice the protein punch with both beans and tofu. Chili is always a great idea to bring to a potluck, since it's easy to whip up a large batch.

Black bean sweet potato vegetarian chili
I couldn't stop eating this vegetarian and vegan black bean chili, it was just so flavorful! The sweet potatoes and carrots match perfectly with the spiciness of the fresh chili flavor. This is my new favorite vegetarian chili recipe!

Vegetarian white bean chili recipe
Vegetarian white bean chili recipe

Parsnip and Turnip Winter Vegetable Chili
Parsnip and Turnip Winter Vegetable Chili is a healthy vegetarian and vegan chili recipe. Make a vegetarian vegetable chili to use up any parsnips and turnips you have growing in your garden. This vegetarian chili recipe is vegan as well.

Vegetarian Chili with Smart Ground Mock Meat Crumbles
Vegetarian Chili with Smart Ground Mock Meat Crumbles

Crock Pot Very Veggie Chili Recipe
Get your five-a-day servings of vegetables in this vegetarian chili recipe! This crock pot vegetable chili recipe doesn't skimp on the veggies or the flavor. Just place all the ingredients in your crock pot or slow cooker, and come home to a healthy and complete vegetarian meal.

Super Easy Vegetarian and Vegan Chili
Even though this vegetarian chili recipe uses canned ingredients, a generous amount of spices are simmered to give it a homemade taste. This chili recipe is so easy, you'll feel like you're cheating!

Vegetarian tempeh chili with parsley and cilantro
Vegetarian tempeh chilie with parsley and cilantro. Chef Matthew says, "A bowl of chile is a thing of beauty. So what's wrong with a triple dose of heat in your chile? This recipe combines three types of chiles into one big bite of zippy flavor and satisfying chile goodness."

Vegetarian Crockpot Chili Recipe
Vegetarian Crockpot Chili Recipe

Vegetarian Vegetable Chili Recipe
Broccoli is one of my favorite vegetables, so I admit that I'm quite partial to this vegetarian vegetable chili recipe, but you could also use whatever vegetables you have on hand. Cauliflower would work well. This vegetable chili recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

Vegetarian Crock Pot Barley Chili Recipe
Vegetarian Crock Pot Barley Chili Recipe

Wheat berry and vegetable chili
Wheat berries add healthy whole grains and texture to this filling vegetable chili recipe. Never cooked with wheat berries before? This easy wheat berry chili recipe is a good place to start, as chili is a familiar and easy to cook meal.

Crockpot Vegetable and Potato Vegetarian Chili
Vegetarian crockpot or slow-cooker chili with veggies and potatoes.

Sweet and Spicy Crockpot Chili
Sweetened with a bit of apple juice, this spicy vegetarian chili recipe made in the crockpot is quick and easy to prepare.

Vegetarian Chili Con Cashews
A vegetarian chili recipe with crunch! Chili con cashews, sweet raisins and cheese. Make this vegetarian chili recipe vegan by simply omitting the cheese.

Crockpot Black Bean and Mushroom Chili
With plenty of mushrooms, you won't miss the meat at all in this vegetarian chili recipe. Includes crockpot or slow cooker directions as well as regular stove-top instructions, in case you don't have a crockpot.

Bulgur Wheat Chili
Vegetarian chili with bulgur wheat freezes well, so make lots!

Vegetarian two bean and corn chili recipe
Two kinds of beans and a whole can of corn go into this mild homemade vegetarian chili recipe. Toss in some cayenne or minced fresh pepper to spice it up if you like the heat.

Black bean vegetarian chili
Black bean vegetarian chili

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