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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Vegetarian Dinner

    Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chilli

    Published: Oct 15, 2020 · Updated: Aug 23, 2022 by Neil 12 Comments

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    A bowl of slow cooker vegetarian chilli garnished with chopped coriander. A dish of chopped coriander and bowl of basmati rice in the background. Pin title text overlay at top.
    Slow cooker vegetarian chilli in slow cooker garnished with chopped coriander. Pin title text overlay at top.

    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!

    Slow cooker vegetarian chilli in slow cooker. Dishes of rice and coriander at the top.

    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!

    A bowl of cooked slow cooker vegetarian chilli garnished with coriander. A bowl of rice and dish of coriander at the top.

    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?

    Birds eye view of slow cooker vegetarian chilli in slow cooker garnished with freshly chopped coriander.

    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!

    Birds eye view of a bowl of slow cooker vegetarian chilli. Spoon to the left side. Bowl of rice and dish of coriander to garnish at the top.
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    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions
    • Equipment
    • What's So Great About This Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chilli?
    • FAQ's
    • Other Popular Slow Cooker Recipes You Might Also Like
    • Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chilli Recipe
    • Nutrition Label
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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

    For this Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chilli you may need....

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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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    Other Popular Slow Cooker Recipes You Might Also Like

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    • Slow cooker sweet potato and vegetable curry is just packed with flavour. It’s easy to make, vegan, budget and perfect for cold weather. This delicious curry will soon become one of your go-to curry favourites!
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    Slow cooker vegetarian chilli in slow cooker. Dishes of rice and coriander at the top.
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    Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chilli Recipe

    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!
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time4 hrs
    Total Time4 hrs 20 mins
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: International
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 102kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • Slow cooker
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Garlic press
    • Kitchen scale
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring jug

    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
    Metric - US Customary

    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.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1157mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 846IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutrition Label

    Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.

    Nutrition Facts
    Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chilli
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 102 Calories from Fat 27
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 3g5%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 1157mg50%
    Potassium 261mg7%
    Carbohydrates 11g4%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 13g26%
    Vitamin A 846IU17%
    Vitamin C 13mg16%
    Calcium 66mg7%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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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! 🙂

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    Comments

    1. Ron

      October 15, 2020 at 6:54 am

      5 stars
      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...

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      • Neil

        October 15, 2020 at 7:40 am

        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!

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    2. David @ Spiced

      October 16, 2020 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      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!

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      • Neil

        October 17, 2020 at 5:48 am

        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!

        Reply
    3. Katerina

      October 20, 2020 at 10:23 am

      5 stars
      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.

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      • Neil

        October 20, 2020 at 10:36 am

        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.

        Reply
    4. Ben @ Havocinthekitchen

      October 20, 2020 at 5:35 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Neil

        October 20, 2020 at 6:18 pm

        Nice Ben! I love topping cristy bread with spoonfulls of chilli too. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Liv

      March 11, 2021 at 12:28 pm

      5 stars
      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!

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      • Neil

        March 11, 2021 at 12:32 pm

        Yep, thats a good substitute if you can't get Quorn either! Thanks for making, rating and commenting on my recipe Liv. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Caitlin C

      June 18, 2021 at 3:10 pm

      5 stars
      Soo easy to make and so delicious! This will definitely become a regular in my house 🙂

      Reply
      • Neil

        June 19, 2021 at 7:25 am

        Thanks for taking the time to make, rate and comment on my recipe Caitlin C. Glad you liked it! 🙂

        Reply

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