18 vegan chili recipes

Amy's vegan chili with hominy, pinto beans, chickpeas, zucchini, and a hint of molasses for depth. The dump-and-simmer one-pot weeknight chili that's hearty enough to skip the meat entirely.

A hearty vegetarian chili loaded with chickpeas, kidney beans, and sweet corn, simmered with tomatoes, carrots, green pepper, and jalapeno. A satisfying, meat-free one-pot dinner that even chili skeptics love.

Chunky chili-tomato soup with whole simmered potatoes, fresh tomatoes, yellow onions, and a kick of green and red chili. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, deeply rustic.

Vegan sloppy joes made with textured vegetable protein, tomato sauce, molasses, and chili powder. Saucy, smoky, and ready in 30 minutes for a plant-based weeknight dinner the whole family loves.

Cuban black-eyed pea fritters fried golden, spiked with garlic and hot chili. Vegan, dairy-free, and the kind of crackling street snack meant to be eaten hot off the paper towel.

Vegan chili enchiladas with marinated tofu in a soy-peanut-tomato base, rolled in corn tortillas and baked under a from-scratch chili enchilada sauce. Hearty plant-based dinner that fills 10 plates.

Smoky chipotle-ancho chili pesto with roasted red bell pepper, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil. A bold, vegan Mexican-inspired sauce for pasta, grilled meats, or sandwiches.

Spanish-style quinoa cooked in tomato-chili juice with garlic, onions, green peppers, and cumin. A protein-packed, gluten-free, vegan swap for traditional Spanish rice.

Maharagwe is an East African spiced bean dish simmering black-eyed peas in coconut milk with turmeric, chili powder, tomatoes, and cilantro. Vegan, creamy, and served over rice.

An aromatic Indian vegetable side with carrots, peas, and potatoes sizzled in mustard oil with cumin seeds and dried chilies. Vibrant, vegan, and on the table in 35 minutes.

Indian chickpeas simmered with cinnamon, cloves, ginger, green chili, and garam masala in their own cooking liquid. A fragrant vegan chana dish served hot or cold.

Meatless potato and pinto bean chili spiked with jalapeño, cumin, allspice, and chili powder in a chunky tomato-vegetable broth. Filling, vegan, and on the table in an hour from one Dutch oven.

Vegan black bean stir-fry loaded with sweet potato, mushrooms, broccoli, red cabbage, and crumbled tofu in a sesame-soy-chili sauce. Low-cal, low-fat, and on the table in 35 minutes.

Whole wheat spaghetti tossed with golden garlic, fiery dried chili, and tender broccoli in fruity olive oil. A 30-minute Italian classic that's naturally vegan.

An Indian-style aloo gobi with potatoes and cauliflower stewed in cayenne, turmeric, lemon juice, and green chilies. Vegan, simple, and full of warm spice.

Asian-style mushroom marinade combines hoisin, chili sauce, soy, ginger, and garlic to soak portobello caps for grilling or roasting. A vegan umami bomb ready in 5 minutes.