Ten best vegetarian chili recipes

These are the best vegetarian chili recipes! Ten meatless chili recipes with different types of protein to warm you up this season. You’ll never miss the meat!

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Hey, Rhubarbarians! Tis the season for warm and cozy vegetarian chili recipes.

Here are ten of the best vegetarian and vegan chili recipes that you can find from my favorite, tried and true, recipe websites.

These recipes go beyond just bean chili. They are made with different types of proteins to make them hearty, filling, and satisfying. You won't miss the meat at all!

What can I use in chili instead of meat?

Vegetarian chili can be so satisfying! Most vegetarian chili contains quite a lot of beans, which are loaded with protein, but let's think beyond just beans to make a "meaty" chili that you're craving.

What can i put in chili besides beans?

• Quinoa. I like Bob's Red Mill quinoa.
• Tofu. My favorite is the super firm tofu from Trader Joe's!
• Lentils
• Tempeh
• Starchy vegetables
• Soy crumbles
• Meat substitutes. Impossible beef is my favorite.

Check out our top twenty vegetarian soup recipes!

Recipes

Alright. Enough chat. Here are your ten vegetarian chili recipes to try!

1. Quinoa chili with beans

The quinoa really bulks up this veggie loaded chili. You are definitely satisfied from just a small bowl! It feels hearty, dare I say, "meaty," and delicious just like a chili should be.

Vegan quinoa chili with beans

Hearty vegan quinoa chili recipe! A loaded meatless chili with black beans, quinoa, and peppers. You won’t miss the meat in this one!

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2. Vegetarian chili with orange and cinnamon

This pot of chili is full of unexpected flavors of orange and cinnamon, but still comfort food like you want from chili. It's easy to prepare, vegan, and is great for freezing for easy meals later on.

Vegetarian chili with orange and cinnamon

Bright and cozy vegetarian chili recipe! You will love the unexpected flavor of this hearty bean chili with orange and cinnamon.

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3. Cranberry chili with cocoa

The cranberries balance out all those rich beans and the cinnamon and cocoa powder make a sweet and spicy bowl of comfort!

Cranberry chili with cinnamon and cocoa

Vegan cranberry chili with cinnamon and cocoa recipe! A warming, cozy fall or winter dinner the whole family will love.

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4. Hearty vegan chili

This recipe introduced me to adding refried beans to chili. It makes it so thick and hearty!

The Best Vegan Chili Recipe

This is The Best Vegan Chili Recipe you will make! It’s loaded with tons of veggies and beans and is perfect with your favorite toppings!

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5. Creamy white bean chili

By blending some of the beans into a broth, it creates a hearty texture that makes this chili super satisfying.

Vegetarian White Bean Chili

This rich and creamy white bean chili is made with cannellini beans, chickpeas, and salsa verde for a flavorful yet simple dish! By blending some of the beans into a broth, we create a hearty texture that makes this chili super satisfying.

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6. Sweet potato chili

This particular chili recipe is prepped in just 10 minutes, and cooks all by itself the rest of the time in the slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Sweet Potato Chili Recipe - 10 minutes to prep!

This slow cooker vegetarian sweet potato chili recipe takes just 10 minutes to prep! Throw everything in the crock pot and let it do the work for you. A delicious healthy meatless chili that is both vegan with vegetarian option.

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7. Vegan tempeh chili

With tempeh, veggies, beans, and a blend of spices, this is a simple chili that you would never believe is meatless.

The Ultimate Tempeh Chili (Vegan)

This Vegan Tempeh Chili will warm your bones with delicious plant-based protein this winter (and in under 30 minutes!)

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8. Spicy tofu chili

Hearty, crumbly, and packed with protein, tofu is the game changing addition to meatless chili that you've been missing.

Spicy Tofu Chili

Tofu chili is the best vegan chili you will ever eat! Hearty, crumbly, and packed with protein, tofu is the game changing addition to meatless chili that you’ve been missing.

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9. Vegan lentil chili

This healthy vegan lentil chili is sure to warm you up on a cold night. Grab a bowl, add a mountain of your favorite toppings, and get ready to rock your taste buds!

Vegan Lentil Chili - Instant Pot + Slow Cooker - Peas and Crayons

This tasty vegan lentil chili is sure to impress! With Stove-Top, Instant Pot, and Slow Cooker instructions, you can whip it up any way you choose! Vegetarian + Gluten-Free

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10. Vegan white chickpea chili

This type of white chili is typically made with chicken breast, but in this recipe, the chicken is replaced with chickpeas, and I'm telling you - it's AMAZING.

Creamy Vegan White Chickpea Chili

This White Chickpea Chili is a vegan twist on the ever popular white chicken chili. It’s loaded with veggies, beans and plenty of spice in a broth of coconut milk, vegetable broth, and salsa verde. Make room in your monthly meal rotation for this 30 minute dinner!

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