The mark of a good veggie chili is that people don’t even notice that there’s no meat. These 7 Easy Vegan Chili Recipes are just that good. Chock full of veggies, beans, and spices, these recipes are going to rock your plate…or bowl!
If you’ve been hankering for some deliciously healthy vegan chili, these meatless wonders will make you do a happy dance. Some can even be made in a crock pot or slow cooker.
Ever wondered how to make good old fashioned chili in a heart-smart healthy way? Get those bowls and spoons ready, and we’ll show you!
Meatless Chili Recipes
#1 Crockpot Vegan Chili
Sometime back, I experimented with a new recipe for chili. It turned out amazing! A follower even won a cook-off with this delicious Crock Pot Vegan Chili recipe!
Our own Grandma Edwards said she would’ve thought it had ground beef, and she asked me to leave a bowl of it for her dinner. If it can fool Grandma Edwards, it officially passes the test!
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#2 Vegan Chili Mac
I was looking around for a new, healthy pasta chili dish and finally found it. This vegan chili mac recipe comes together in minutes and is now a family favorite.
When I was a kid, Hamburger Helper was all the craze, and my family ate it very frequently. Sometimes I miss those pasta dinners, and that is what prompted me to play around with this recipe from Physicians Committee.
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#3 Yes-You-Can Black Bean Chili
No meat? No problem! This vegan black bean chili recipe has all the taste of a hearty Yes-You-Can-Chili and can be ready to eat in 15-minutes or less. The convenience of a three-ingredient dish without any greasy pans to clean.
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#4 Chili Cheese Fries
I never thought I would have chili cheese fries again after switching to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle. This is one time that I’m glad I was wrong. This vegan chili cheese fries recipe is plant-strongly amazing!
The traditional high-fat version was only an occasional treat because, even back then, I knew it was grease laden. But this much healthier option sometimes finds itself on plates at my house as a main dish.
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#5 Vegan White Bean Chili
I make this vegan white bean chili with cannellini or northern white beans, but you really could use any bean type you prefer.
This recipe satisfies cravings for chili, but cuts out all of the unhealthy ingredients found in many other chili recipes. Loaded with chunks of sweet potatoes, tender white beans, celery, onions, and spices, this dish will keep you full for hours.
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#6 Burger and Carrot Dog Chili
If you love carrot/veggie dogs and black bean burgers but miss topping them with chili, I think you’re about to do a happy-dance! This quick vegan chili recipe is simmered with spices and onions and can be made in minutes.
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#7 Black Bean Chili Dip
A blender and about 5-minutes is all it takes to make this vegan bean dip. It’s great served with cut veggies or baked tortilla chips. Checkout our cooking demo video of this recipe.
This is such an easy dish to make. You might even already have all of the simple ingredients in your kitchen.
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