Whether you’re trying Veganuary this year or just making more plant-based swaps to your diet, this vegan chilli con carne recipe is bound to be a winner.

We’ve made our recipe meatless by switching beef, which is the usual meat in chilli, for kidney and black beans, which are a great source of fiber and plant-protein. We’ve also added sweet potato and heaps of vegetables, so it is packed with all important vitamins and minerals too.

Not only does our latest healthy vegan recipe taste incredible, but it’s super simple to make, with no fussy preparation needed. All you need to do is throw everything into the slow cooker and leave it to do its thing for 4 to 5 hours.

Slow cooker meals are perfect for feeding all the family, or ideal for easy but nutritious meal prep. Our vegan chilli makes 8 servings, which can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days or can also be frozen in Tupperware boxes.

Ingredients (Serves 8)

400g can of black beans

400g can of kidney beans

1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced

2 x 400g cans of chopped tomatoes

1 small can of sweetcorn

1 green pepper, diced

1 red pepper, diced

1 red onion, diced

4 cloves of garlic, crushed

2 tsp chipotle paste

4 tbsp tomato paste

1 vegetable stock cube

500ml water

2 tbsp hot paprika

2 tbsp cumin

1 tbsp dried cilantro

1 tbsp dried thyme

1 tbsp dried basil

3 tsp hot chili powder

Pepper

Method

1. Add all the ingredients to a slow cooker and mix well, before seasoning with pepper.
2. Depending on your preference, cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
3. We recommend serving with rice or steamed green vegetables and top with a dollop of vegan crème fraîche or vegan yogurt, fresh cilantro, and spring onions with a squeeze of fresh lime.
4. Any leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days, or frozen in freezer-safe Tupperware containers.