These reader-favorite chili recipes prove that you dont need meat to create a satisfying and soul-warming bowl of goodness.

Chili powder, cumin and garlic provide classic chili flavor.

Load up bowls of the butternut squash chili and top with Greek yogurt, cilantro and minced red onion.

Vegetarian Butternut Squash Chili with Black Beans

Jennifer Causey

Or skip the yogurt and keep this healthy dinner vegan.

Adding a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro just before serving brightens up the flavors.

Four-Bean & Pumpkin Chili

This healthy vegetarian chili has a fragrant touch of cinnamon for added flavor.

Quinoa Chili with Sweet Potatoes

Jennifer Causey

Let diners top it with whatever suits their taste.

A garnish of fresh avocado and chopped cilantro is a nice touch.

Feel free to add an additional chipotle pepper to crank up the heat in this one-pot meal.

Vegan White Bean Chili

Complete this easy one-pot dinner with vegan cheese, dairy-free yogurt or your favorite chili toppings.

Serve with some warmed corn tortillas and tossed salad with orange segments and avocado.

This recipe was adapted from our popularSweet Potato & Black Bean Chilito serve two instead of four.

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Lentil Chili

This vegan lentil chili is easy and satisfying, with earthy flavors balanced by spices.

Use this basic chili recipe to customize with your favorite add-ins.

Four-Bean & Pumpkin Chili

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Instant Pot Vegetarian White Chili

Slow-Cooker Vegan Chili

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Vegan Quinoa Chili

Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Christine Kelly, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin

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Lentil Chili

Caitlin Bensel

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili

Photographer/Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist/Kay Clarke, Food Stylist/Emily Nabors Hall

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Creamy Queso Chili

Jacob Fox