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...


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...

Chili-Filled Coffin

Here's an easy main dish that's cute enough to double as a Halloween table centerpiece! The hearty meatless chili is...


Sweet Potato Chili

64 reviews

Our vegetarian sweet potato chili recipe is delicious on a cool day, or any day! Sweet potato, black beans and...

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,...


Black Bean-Tomato Chili

7 reviews

My daughter Kayla saw a black bean chili while watching a cooking show and called me about it because it...


Sweet Potato Chili Bake

11 reviews

I’m a vegetarian and wanted to develop some dishes that are a little heartier than traditional vegetarian fare. I created...


Marty’s Bean Burger Chili

6 reviews

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

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...


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...


Easy Low-Fat Chili

2 reviews

"This zesty chili really hits the spot on cool fall days," confirms Janet Moore of Ogdensburg, New York.


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....


Garden Harvest Chili

2 reviews

Meet the Cook: Anytime you're looking for a way to use up your zucchini and squash, this recipe gives a...

Contest-Winning Garden Harvest Chili

2 reviews

Meet the Cook: I started making my chili back when we lived near a huge farmers' market that sold all...


Vegetable Chili

4 reviews

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


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...


Contest-Winning Vegetarian Chili

35 reviews

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


Bulgur Chili

15 reviews

This vegetarian chili is zesty, but it also offers a slight hint of sweetness. Because it doesn't have to simmer...


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...


Meatless Chili Mac

18 reviews

Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this hearty, savory meatless chili mac is a vegetarian-friendly meal everyone will...


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Vegetarian Chili

5 reviews

Our vegetarian chili recipe has it all: two kinds of hearty beans, chunky tomatoes, corn, chiles and lots of spices....


Homemade Vegetarian Chili

“I downsized the yield but not the flavor of my favorite vegetarian chili,” says Susan Wright, Yarmouth, Maine. Use leftovers...

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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...


Slow-Cooked Two-Bean Chili

4 reviews

The first time I had this chili at a Super Bowl party, I was on my second bowl before I...


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...


Vegetarian Red Bean Chili

10 reviews

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


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...