Slow cooker vegetarian chilli. Made with Quorn mince, beans and vegetables. This delicious healthy chilli is easy to make. Meat lovers will love it too!
Folks, this slow cooker vegetarian chilli has become a staple in our household!
It's so easy to make, tasty and healthy too. One helping of this meat free chilli just will not be enough.
All you need to do is put all the ingredients into the slow cooker and let them marinate in your fridge overnight.
Then the next day add the vegetable stock, stir well and switch it on.
In just a few hours you'll have an amazing filling meal which even meat lovers won't know the difference in!
I'm always trying out new vegetarian recipes in my slow cooker and specifically adapting my favourite recipes into slow cooker vegetarian recipes.
My slow cooker is great on busy days where it saves me time in having to prepare a meal.
For example for this slow cooker vegetarian chilli I simply took one of my families best meat chilli's and substituted the meat with my favourite vegetarian meat substitute, Quorn.
As you may already know I'm a huge fan of Quorn. It's a great substitute if you're looking to cut down on your red meat intake!
You can also make my similar Quorn chilli recipe on your stove top if you don't have a slow cooker though.
I changed up that recipe to better suit the longer slow cooking in the slow cooker. The depth of flavours are amazing!
We like our chilli kind of medium hot so feel free to alter the amount of chilli powder to suit your own tastes.
I don’t quite know what I would do without my slow cooker these days.
Why not check out some of the other slow cooker recipes I've adapted to cook in the slow cooker in the list below?
As I mentioned above this is a great recipe to help cut down on eating too much red meat.
Red meat can be quite high in saturated fat and calories. Eating less red meat and more beans and vegetables can help to reduce your overall cholesterol levels.
High cholesterol levels have been linked to heart attacks and strokes.
Beans are an excellent source of protein and can also help in controlling your appetite. They contain fibre which helps to slow down digestion and make you feel fuller.
To keep this slow cooker vegetarian chilli simple I went easy on the vegetables.
I used also just used cans of chopped tomotoes and red kidney beans.
Feel free to substitute the kidney beans with other types of beans though. Pinto beans or even white beans are fine for this vegetatian chilli.
The choice is yours!
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Ingredients
- Large Onion
- Red Bell Pepper
- Garlic Cloves
- Tinned Red Kidney Beans
- Tinned Chopped Tomatoes
- Quorn Meat Free Mince
- Salt
- Chilli Powder
- Ground Cumin
- Vegetable Stock / Vegetable Broth
- Fresh Coriander / Fresh Cilantro
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions
- Large Onion
- Red Pepper - I use a red bell pepper but you could use any kind of bell peppers.
- Garlic Cloves
- Tinned Red Kidney Beans - I use regular kidney beans from a can to keep this an easy recipe but you could use black beans, white kidney beans, garbanzo beans or any combination of beans you want!
- Tinned Chopped Tomatoes - I use canned tomatoes but you could use diced tomatoes and some tomato puree.
- Quorn Meat Free Mince - you could use Linda McCartney veggie mince instead of quorn.
- Salt
- Chilli Powder
- Ground Cumin
- Vegetable Stock / Vegetable Broth
- Fresh Coriander / Fresh Cilantro
Equipment
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This is the slow cooker I use. As you can see it's relatively inexpensive and its perfect for meals of up to 4 people!
What's So Great About This Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chilli?
- It's perfect for meat-free days as using Quorn helps to cut down on your red meat consumption
- Using your slow cooker means less time spent in the kitchen and more time to do other things
- Not only is it a time saver but it helps you save money too
- You can easily make batches of this chilli to freeze for future meals
- It's much healthier than shop bought chilli and chepaer than a takeaway
FAQ's
What To Serve With Quorn Vegetarian Chilli?
I recommend serving your Quorn slow cooker chilli on a bed of basmati rice with some chopped coriander sprinked over. Other serving suggestions though might be to enjoy it with some tortilla chips and sour cream or even in some wraps?
How To Store Quorn Chilli?
Store any leftover chilli in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container. Any longer than that and I recommend freezing in individual containers for future meals.
How Can I Make Quorn Taste Better?
If you want to be a bit more "depth" to your chilli you could stir in a little cocoa powder or grated dark chocolate.
My Chilli Is A Bit Watery. What Can I Do?
If you find this slow cooker version chilli has become a little watery then allow it to cook a little bit longer to evaporate some of the water.
How Long Does Quorn Mince Take to Cook In A Slow Cooker?
Set your cooker to low for 8 hours so your delicious meal is ready when you get home in the evening. Or cook on high for 3 - 4 hours.
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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chilli Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- Large Onion diced
- Red Pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tin red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes
- 300 g Quorn meat free mince
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 200 ml vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon coriander freshly chopped
Instructions
- In a slow cooker combine all the ingredients, except the vegetable stock. Stir well and place in the fridge overnight.
- The next morning add the vegetable stock and stir well.
- Cook on high for 3 – 4 hours.
- Serve on basmati rice with the coriander sprinkled over.
Nutrition
Nutrition Label
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If you’ve made this slow cooker vegetarian quorn chilli recipe, or any other recipes on Neil's Healthy Meals, then please let me know.
I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂
Ron
Quorn is quite popular over this way, but I must admit I've only tried it once and not minced. I think it's a great idea to give a veggie chilli a meaty bite. I'll have to give Quorn another go in your chilli recipe...
Neil
Thanks Ron. Lynne and I just find that Quorn is such a great meat free substitute but still tastes exactly like meat. You can get the qourn mince in bags, frozen in your freezer aisle of your supermarket hopefully. I'm sure you'll love this recipe too!
David @ Spiced
Ah, it's definitely chili season! We've had a couple of nights that have been right at the freezing mark, so a good bowl of chili is always welcome. We love beef in our house, so I would probably use lean ground beef here - I find that super lean beef (like 93/7) works well in chili. I love how you adapted this one to the slow cooker - perfect for long days of cleaning up leaves in the yard. Haha! Hope you have a great weekend ahead, Neil!
Neil
Lean ground beef would be fine to go with this version of chilli instead of Quorn. We too have been experiencing colder days, but so far bright blight sky crisp clear air and not too much rain so I'll settle for that. Have a good weekend yourself too, David!
Katerina
I have not seen or heard of Quorn but I've googled it and apparently they stock it at the grocery store I frequent so I will definitely check it out on my next shopping trip there - thanks for the tip, Neil! I am intrigued to try it! And yes, we love the slow cooker when the weather gets cooler and this chili looks amazing. Full of vegies - just the way I like it.
Neil
I know Quorn isn't available everywhere Katerina, but if you can get it I'd definitely recommend trying it. It's not only really tasty and a great substitute for beef mince but it's easy to cook and often cheaper than meat too.
Ben @ Havocinthekitchen
Chilli is a great comfort dish perfect for the cold time of the year, but it also could be quite heavy. That being said, this lighter version looks and sounds delicious! I would probably even omit the meat substitution part and double the beans for my version. And with some crusty aromatic bread, this would be awesome!
Neil
Nice Ben! I love topping cristy bread with spoonfulls of chilli too. 🙂
Liv
Love this recipe! Have made this a few times now. I use linda mccartney veggie mince instead of quorn as I prefer the texture and it works great!
Neil
Yep, thats a good substitute if you can't get Quorn either! Thanks for making, rating and commenting on my recipe Liv. 🙂
Caitlin C
Soo easy to make and so delicious! This will definitely become a regular in my house 🙂
Neil
Thanks for taking the time to make, rate and comment on my recipe Caitlin C. Glad you liked it! 🙂
Sue
We’ve had this so many times now. Absolutely love it. Even my son who prefers meat in his meals has agreed that this is a great chilli. We use Tesco veggie mince as we prefer the texture but we were so pleased to find your recipe. I’ll be trying many more of your suggestions 😃
Neil
Thanks very much for your rating and comment Sue. I'm really glad that you enjoy this alternative chilli. Love to hear what other recipes you try and enjoy too. Thanks again! 🙂
John A.
Like others, I simply adore this chilli recipe. It's so easy to prep and I always make enough for a couple of extra portions for the freezer. I must admit to adding a few chopped mushrooms to mine and everything comes out wonderful. I also serve this sometimes with a jacket potato. A truly satisfying meal anytime of the year - whatever the weather. Thanks Neil !
Neil
Hi John! Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you adore the chilli recipe and find it easy to prepare. Your addition of chopped mushrooms sounds delicious, and serving it with a jacket potato is a fantastic idea. Thanks so much for taking the time to rate and comment on my recipe. I really appreciate that. 🙂