Slow Cooker Vegetarian Zucchini Carrot Chili Food

THE BEST VEGETARIAN CHILI EVER

Steps:

• Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in garlic, onion, diced carrot, red bell pepper, cubed sweet potatoes and green chiles; saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Next add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper; stir for about 30 seconds.
• Finally add in crushed tomatoes, broth/water, black beans, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary.
• Garnish with anything you'd like. Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each.

CROCKPOT VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• To a 6-quart slow cooker, add the onion, bell pepper, carrot, celery, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, stirring to combine.
• Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-7 or until the vegetables are tender.
• Uncover, stir in the lime juice and hot sauce, if using. Taste and add the remaining salt if desired. Serve as is or with any toppings you like.

SLOW COOKER VEGETARIAN ZUCCHINI CARROT CHILI

Steps:

• Saute zucchini, green pepper, onion, carrots and garlic in olive oil until crisp and tender. Combine tomatoes, picante sauce, cumin, black olives, beans, and sauteed vegetables in crock pot. Cook on high for one hour and then reduce heat to low for 2 - 3 hours. The cashews and cheddar cheese are added when being served.

SLOW-COOKER VEGGIE CHILI

Steps:

• Sauté first 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add mushrooms, zucchini, and squash; sauté 3 more minutes. Add chili powder and next 2 ingredients, and sauté 5 more minutes.
• Stir together tomato sauce and tomato juice in a 6-qt. slow cooker until smooth. Stir in diced tomatoes, next 2 ingredients, and carrot mixture. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours.

VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 3-5 minutes. Add red pepper, zucchini and carrot. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, beans, water and seasonings. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 40 minutes adding more water as needed. If desired, serve with lime and cilantro.

GRANNY'S SLOW COOKER VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a saucepan, saute the onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and celery for about 5 minutes.
• In a slow cooker, combine black bean soup, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, baked beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, bell pepper, zucchini, jalapeno, chilies, and celery.
• Season with garlic, chili powder, cumin, parsley, oregano, basil (and cilantro if using).
• Cook for about 6 hours on low.
• Serve with tortillas, cornbread, rice, or French bread.
• Enjoy!
• This freezes well!
• Leftovers are good on top of nachos!

SLOW-COOKER VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• In the crock pot, stir garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and basil into the tomato puree; this ensures the even distribution of spices.
• Add the beans, corn, chilies, crumbles, and the onion to the crock pot; stir to combine.
• Cook for 6 hours on low.