Vegan crockpot chili that can be assembled ahead and frozen for a crockpot freezer meal! With sweet potatoes, corn, black beans and spices, this one seriously tasty chili recipe!
One of my all-time favorite comfort foods is a big bowl of chili. I love that you can squeeze a whole bunch of veggies in there, and love even more that a good vegan chili can rival a meaty one.
This vegan crockpot chili is my new favorite recipe! It has sweet potatoes, corn, kidney beans and a ton of spices that make it insanely delicious.
BUT my favorite thing about this recipe is the fact that you don't need to sautee anything...just dump everything right into the crockpot and press 'start'!
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We love this vegan crockpot chili because
- it's vegan, gluten-free, and full of wholesome, nutritious ingredients
- you don't need to sautee anything so you can just dump everything into the slow cooker
- it makes a seriously delicious freezer crockpot meal!
How to make it
I just hate having to pre-cook things before cooking in the slow cooker, and am so happy that this vegan chili has plenty of flavor without the sautee step!
Simply combine your ingredients right in the slow cooker, give it a good stir, and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
After 6-8 hours, your sweet potatoes will be so tender they almost dissolve into the chili, thickening it and adding so much flavor.
Serve with your favorite chili toppings: tortilla chips, avocado, cheese (or vegan cheese) and greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt). YUM!!
Make ahead and freeze
Crockpot freezer meals are a staple in my freezer and are an absolute lifesaver during busy weeks! Here’s how you can turn this recipe into a crockpot freezer recipe:
- Assemble all ingredients in a gallon freezer bag
. * I am looking for an eco-friendly alternative to this and so far have only found lower volume reusable bags 🙁 - Squeeze out as much air as possible.
- Freeze flat for up to 3 months.
. * I am looking for an eco-friendly alternative to this and so far have only found lower volume reusable bags 🙁 So incredibly simple! When you’re ready to cook, you will need to thaw completely before placing everything in the slow cooker and cooking as directed.
What can I serve with it? I like to serve mine with tortilla strips, fresh avocado, cheese and/or yogurt.
Can I swap the black beans? Sure! I have also used kidney beans in this vegan chili recipe and it turned out great.
Can I freeze it after cooking? YES! It freeze/thaws like a dream. I like freezing in quart-sized jars
(4 cup/2 pint), or these re-usable plastic freezer jars. Add one of these reusable labels
and you are all set!
Can I cook it in the Instant Pot? Yes! Check out Instant Pot vegetarian chili (same recipe, slightly different name).
Tips & equipment
- I tested this recipe in my 2.5 quart (half batch) and 6 quart (full batch) Crock Pot brand slow cookers
- for freezing, you may need gallon freezer bags, quart-sized jars or these re-usable plastic freezer jars, and reusable labels
- looking for more vegan freezer meals? Check out this Vegan African Peanut Stew, this Instant Pot Chickpea Curry, and this Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Curry
(full batch) Crock Pot brand slow cookers
Vegan Crockpot Chili
Ingredients
- 19 oz can diced tomatoes (including juices)
- 19 oz can black beans (drained & rinsed)
- 12 oz can corn kernels (drained)
- 13 oz can of tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 cups sweet potato cubes (1 ½- 2 inches)
- 1 onion (diced)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in the base of a 6 quart slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Serve with cheese (or vegan cheese), tortilla chips, yogurt (or coconut yogurt), and avocado.
To assemble ahead and freeze
- Combine all ingredients in a heavy duty gallon-sized freezer bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible.
- Freeze flat, then store upright in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Thaw completely before cooking using directions above.
Anna
For starters, I’m a novice at the crockpot, and tomorrow I’m going to attempt to make something. I see in the comments section that someone added Beyond Meat to this recipe. If I want to add Gardein Beefless Crumbles or Beyond Meat Crumbles at what point should I add the ingredient to the crockpot?
Denise
Hi Anna! I would love to know as well, because I have never used them before. They seem like a great beef alternative!
Zoe
I made this last week and it was SO easy to make plus extremely delicious! My husband loved it and ate it 2 days running - unheard of for him! I have a question though - if I make it using fresh ingredients is it then ok to freeze once cooked? It makes a huge batch so wondered if I can eat half/freeze half.
Denise
Yay! So happy to hear this, Zoe! You can absolutely freeze this after cooking 🙂
Jan
Has anyone tried adding bell peppers to this recipe?
Abby
I love your recipes and videos! I have been receiving your newsletter for some time now. Thanks! Is there a way to print just the vegan recipes? The whole document is 21 pages and the recipe is broken up on multiple pages. Where do I find the shopping list?
Denise
Hi Abby, SO sorry about that, we had some technical difficulties but the print button is back and you should be good to go now.
Derek
Hi I'm new to vegan eating and like the idea of a crock pot vegan chili...but a couple of questions. Is it really supposed to say 6 CUPS of sweet potatoes? And is there no water to be added? Both of those seem unusual to me. Appreciate any help before I start!
Denise
Hi Derek! Yes, it is 6 cups, as this makes a pretty large batch of chili 🙂 As they cook, the onions and sweet potato release some liquid. If you are unsure, check the photos in the post for what it should look like before and after cooking. I hope you enjoy!
Saafir
I made this with a little twist... Even added beyond beef....outstanding!
Denise
Ooh now I like the sounds of that! Thank you for leaving your review, Saafir and I'm so happy you enjoyed 🙂
Salma
Delicious!!! Super easy to prep and made my day so much easier to come home to a finished dinner (& lunch for the week). Even my 14 month old liked it 😊 thank you so much for sharing this!!!
Denise
So happy to hear this! Thanks so much for reporting back, Salma 🙂