Vegetarian Slow-Cooker Chili Recipe

Vegetarian Slow-Cooker Chili Recipe
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This recipe is naturally vegan — although it's better when topped with shredded cheese and sour cream! Click here for more of the 101 Best Slow Cooker Recipes
Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ancho pepper, finely ground in a spice grinder
  • 1 chipotle pepper, finely ground in a spice grinder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, finely ground in a spice grinder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely minced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup red wine
Directions
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil on medium. Add the onion and cook until tender, then stir in garlic and jalapeño, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook 2 more minutes. Add spices and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Pour all ingredients into slower cooker, stir, and set to 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.