Looking for an easy vegetarian chili recipe made with clean ingredients? This Easy Vegetarian Chili combines bell peppers, onions, fire roasted tomatoes, pinto beans, black beans, green chilis, corn, warming spices, and Roots Farm Fresh Organic Sweet Potato Croutons for a hearty one-pot meal that is ready in just 35 minutes.
Made with Roots Farm Fresh Organic Sweet Potato Croutons, this recipe is:
🍠 Made with Organic Sweet Potato Croutons
🥑 Seed Oil Free Option
🌱 Vegetarian Friendly
🔥 One-Pot Friendly
🥣 Cozy and Hearty
🏈 Perfect for Game Day
⏱ Ready in 35 Minutes
This vegetarian chili is cozy, filling, and easy to make for soup season, weeknight dinners, meal prep lunches, or game day eats.
What Is Vegetarian Chili?
Vegetarian chili is a meatless version of classic chili made with beans, vegetables, tomatoes, spices, and hearty add-ins. This version uses Roots Farm Fresh Sweet Potato Croutons for a naturally sweet, satisfying twist that adds texture and balances the smoky, spicy flavor of the chili.
Instead of relying on meat, this chili gets its heartiness from black beans, pinto beans, fire roasted tomatoes, corn, peppers, onions, and organic sweet potato croutons.
Recipe Details
⏱ Prep Time: 5 Minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 30 Minutes
⏲ Total Time: 35 Minutes
🍽 Servings: 6 to 8 Servings
🥑 Diet: Vegetarian • Vegan Option • Gluten Free • Seed Oil Free Option
📍 Cooking Method: Stovetop • One-Pot
🍠 Product Used: Roots Farm Fresh Organic Sweet Potato Croutons
🥣 Meal Type: Lunch • Dinner • Soup Season • Game Day
Why This Recipe Works
• Sweet potato croutons add heartiness, texture, and natural sweetness
• Fire roasted tomatoes create a rich, smoky base
• Pinto beans and black beans add plant-based protein and fiber
• Bell peppers, onion, corn, and green chilis build flavor fast
• One-pot cooking makes prep and cleanup easy
• Ready in just 35 minutes
• Great for meal prep, leftovers, and game day serving
Ingredients
Easy Vegetarian Chili
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 bag Roots Farm Fresh Sweet Potato Croutons
• 2 28 oz cans crushed fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 15 oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 7 oz can green chilis
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
Optional Toppings
• Shredded cheese
• Tortilla chips
• Sour cream
• Fresh avocado
• Fresh cilantro
• Jalapeños
• Lime wedges
• Green onion
• Hot sauce
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
Dice the bell peppers and yellow onion.
Drain and rinse the pinto beans and black beans.
Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables
Preheat a large stock pot over medium heat.
Add olive oil or avocado oil, diced onion, and diced bell peppers.
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Step 3: Add the Spices
Add chili powder, sea salt, and cayenne pepper if using.
Stir well to coat the vegetables evenly in the spices.
Step 4: Add the Chili Ingredients
Add Roots Farm Fresh Sweet Potato Croutons, crushed fire roasted tomatoes, pinto beans, black beans, green chilis, and frozen corn.
Stir to combine.
Step 5: Simmer the Chili
Bring the chili to a steady simmer.
Once simmering, cover and cook for 25 minutes, or until the sweet potato croutons are heated through and the chili is thick and hearty.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy
Ladle the vegetarian chili into bowls.
Serve hot with shredded cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or your favorite chili toppings.
Pro Tips
🔥 Use fire roasted tomatoes for deeper, smokier chili flavor
🥑 Use avocado oil to keep this recipe seed oil free
🌶 Adjust the cayenne pepper based on your preferred spice level
🫑 Add a diced jalapeño with the bell peppers for extra heat
🍠 Keep the sweet potato croutons slightly chunky for the best texture
🥣 Make a batch ahead for easy warm-up-and-go lunches
🌱 Use dairy free toppings to keep the chili vegan
Why We Use Roots Farm Fresh
Roots Farm Fresh Sweet Potato Croutons are crafted differently from traditional frozen potato products.
✔ Seed Oil Free
✔ Cooked in Organic Avocado Oil
✔ Organic
✔ Gluten Free
✔ Steam Blanched, Not Water Blanched
✔ Made from Upcycled Sweet Potatoes
✔ Crispy Texture with Clean Ingredients
✔ Crafted for Modern Ingredient-Conscious Families
Roots products make it easy to create healthier comfort food using simple ingredients you can feel good about.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is vegetarian chili healthy?
Yes. Vegetarian chili can be a balanced meal made with beans, vegetables, tomatoes, spices, and hearty ingredients like sweet potatoes. This recipe includes plant-based protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates.
Can I make this vegetarian chili vegan?
Yes. This chili is vegan as written when made with plant-based toppings. Use dairy free cheese or dairy free sour cream if adding toppings.
Are Roots Sweet Potato Croutons seed oil free?
Yes. Roots Farm Fresh Sweet Potato Croutons are cooked in organic avocado oil with no seed oils.
Is this vegetarian chili gluten free?
Yes. This vegetarian chili is gluten free as written. Roots Farm Fresh Sweet Potato Croutons are gluten free.
Can I make vegetarian chili ahead of time?
Yes. Vegetarian chili is great for meal prep. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Can I freeze vegetarian chili?
Yes. Let the chili cool completely, then store it in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months and reheat when ready to serve.
How can I make this chili spicier?
Add more cayenne pepper, diced jalapeño, hot sauce, or crushed red pepper flakes to increase the heat.
What toppings go best with vegetarian chili?
Shredded cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeños, and green onion all pair well with vegetarian chili.
Nutrition Highlights
🍠 Sweet potato croutons add complex carbohydrates and hearty texture
🫘 Pinto beans and black beans provide plant-based protein and fiber
🫑 Bell peppers add color, flavor, and nutrients
🍅 Fire roasted tomatoes create a rich, tomato-based chili base
🌽 Corn adds sweetness and texture
🥑 Seed oil free option when prepared with avocado oil
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