Vegetarian Chili Recipes

Chili isn’t just for meat lovers. Check out these vegetarian chili recipes, including slow cooker chili, vegetable chili, meatless chili, bean chili, chunky chili and more.

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Southwest Vegetarian Chili

My vegetarian daughter inspired me to develop this nutritious, meatless chili recipe. No one will miss the meat! I use vine-ripened tomatoes, cilantro and peppers from my garden plus fresh local corn from the farmers market. —Cindy Beberman, Orland Park, Illinois

Vegetarian Chili

Vegetarian skillet chili screams comfort food to me. This recipe makes me feel warm and fuzzy, and it's loved by...


Carrot and Lentil Chili

This is one of my favorite plant-based versions of chili. I love to make this in fall and spring for...


This Vegan Chili Recipe Will Be Your New Staple

Think a delicious chili isn't possible without meat or dairy? Think again! This vegan chili is rich and hearty, thanks...


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Slow-Cooker Spicy Sweet Potato Chili

1 review

While this recipe contains no meat, it still has plenty of protein—plus vitamins and minerals. I love sweet potatoes, and...

Cheesy Chili Fries

3 reviews

My family is all about chili fries, but restaurant versions pile on the calories. For a healthier approach, bake the...


Bean & Bulgur Chili

8 reviews

A hot bowl of this zesty bulgur and bean chili will warm you throughout the year. The bulgur adds amazing...

Spicy Three-Bean Chili

4 reviews

“Even my meat-loving family devours this hearty meatless chili," says Melissa Mendez of Gilbert, Minnesota. "Since it's more fun to...


Zippy Vegetarian Chili

3 reviews

Hominy and garbanzo beans are interesting additions to this zippy chili recipe that uses canned goods from the cupboard. I...


Meatless Chili Mac

18 reviews

I came across this recipe in a newspaper years ago and it’s been a hit at our house ever since....


Hearty Vegetarian Chili

7 reviews

Rich and flavorful, this chili is absolutely packed with fun veggies like mushrooms, beans and sun-dried tomatoes. It's so filling,...

Vegetarian Red Bean Chili

9 reviews

For a vegetarian red bean chili that meat lovers would like, this recipe is healthy and tastes great. It takes...


Contest-Winning Vegetarian Chili

34 reviews

My husband and I love vegetarian Dutch oven recipes—and this vegetarian chili is one of our favorites. It makes...


Marty’s Bean Burger Chili

5 reviews

My husband and I met while working the dinner shift at a homeless shelter that served my chili. I’ve revised...


Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

63 reviews

My whole family enjoys this sweet potato black bean chili, but my daughter especially loves it. I like to make...


Spicy Meatless Chili

1 review

Before I retired, this recipe was a mainstay in our house. I could prepare the ingredients the night before, and...

Slow-Cooker Vegan Chili

7 reviews

I combine ingredients for this hearty slow-cooker vegan chili the night before, start my trusty slow cooker in the morning...


Black Bean Chili

1 review

For a quick satisfying meal, ladle up big bowlfuls of this vegetarian chili. Fresh cornbread is a delicious accompaniment. —Pat...


Vegetable Chili

4 reviews

This chili, packed with beans and vegetables, has an appealing red color and fabulous flavor. I always make a large...


Chunky Vegetarian Chili

3 reviews

This robust chili teams rice, kidney and pinto beans, and a variety of colorful vegetables for a hearty meatless meal....