Spicy Slow Cooker Chickpea Chili (+Instant Pot)

By Sweetpeasandsaffron

This spicy slow cooker chickpea chili has sweet potaotes and smoky chipotle flavor. No sauteeing means easy prep! Vegan, gluten-free and perfect for meal prep.

When the weather is cool, there is nothing I crave more than a nice bowl of chili. Some of my family’s favorites include this Crockpot White Chicken Chili and this Vegan Crockpot Chili. We also love this spicy slow cooker chickpea chili, which will warm you up to the tips of your toes!

This reader favorite recipe is so easy to prepare: no sauteeing means you can get it cooking quickly, or assemble the ingredients ahead and store in the fridge or freezer until you’re ready to cook it up!

Not only is it delicious, but hearty, which is super important for plant-based recipes. You will definitely not be feeling hungry after a big bowl of this chickpea chili, that’s for sure!

While it is spicy as written, it mellows as it sits in the fridge, and you can also reduce the adobo sauce and omit the chipotle to reduce the spice level.

Reasons you’ll ♡ this spicy chickpea chili

  • it’s vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free
  • it’s a total flavor bomb
  • it works amazingly well for meal prep: enjoy leftovers or use as a freezer crockpot meal

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