Saturday, November 15, 2025

Experimental Cookery 2025: Slow Cooker Vegan Chilli

We're having a pot-luck lunch at work, and I have decided that my offering is going to be a vegetarian chilli. So I've had a look around, and found a method on the internet. Today was the test drive.

As might be expected from a slow cooker recipe, this one was quick and easy - chop things up, put them in the cooker, stir to mix, and then wait a very long time.

We had the resultant chilli with a mix of baked potatoes and rice, some pickled jalapeƱos, guacamole, and (non-vegan) sour cream and cheese. Oh, and some Doritos. It was something of a feast!

The verdict: yeah, that was good. The jalapeƱos definitely helped - it was perhaps slightly lacking in a kick without... but then, tastes vary on that one, so providing the option is the way to go. But it was hot, filling, and flavourful - all the things you want from a meal. And it's ideal for the purpose I need it for in a few weeks.

We'll definitely have this one again, though it's unlikely to entirely replace our regular (non-vegan) chilli recipe!

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