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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!

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 "Meaty" TVP chili

Vegetarian "Meaty" TVP Chili Recipe

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!

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