Vegetarian Chili with Black Beans

A bowl of black bean chili on the table with sour cream and jalapeno slices on top.

5 from 2 votes

Hearty, wholesome and absolutely delicious, this black bean chili is the perfect easy meal to make and enjoy with the whole family this winter. Plus, it’s vegan and gluten free too!

Prep Time20

Cook Time6

Total Time6 20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie

Servings: servings

Author: Megan Olson

Ingredients

3 Zucchini chopped into 1" pieces
30 oz Black Beans 2 15 oz cans
56 oz Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes 2 24 oz cans
¾ cup Tomato Paste
1 cup Onion diced
1 tablespoon Oregano
1 teaspoon Nutmeg
1 teaspoon Garlic minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Greek yogurt for topping

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Instructions

Place all ingredients in a crockpot. Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator up to 1 week or in the freezer 1 month.

Notes

Flavor punch: To lend some extra flavor to the chili, drain the liquid from the canned black beans, and instead, use an equal amount of veggie or mushroom stock.
Chop wisely: If you’re using a mix of two or more different kinds of veggies, chop them up properly. Veggies like sweet potatoes and butternut squash may take longer to cook than bell peppers and zucchini, so you want to keep them smaller in size to ensure they’re cooked to perfection.
Stove top method: To make on the stove, just add all the ingredients to a heavy-bottomed pot or a Dutch oven and let it simmer over medium heat for about 30-45 minutes, until the beans are soft and the zucchini is cooked.
Flavor punch: To lend some extra flavor to the chili, drain the liquid from the canned black beans, and instead, use an equal amount of veggie or mushroom stock.
Chop wisely: If you’re using a mix of two or more different kinds of veggies, chop them up properly. Veggies like sweet potatoes and butternut squash may take longer to cook than bell peppers and zucchini, so you want to keep them smaller in size to ensure they’re cooked to perfection.
Up the protein: Add 1lb lean of cooked ground beef, chicken, turkey or tofu.

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