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Black Bean Chili

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Black bean chili made with diced tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers, topped with cheddar cheese. A comforting Let’s Veg recipe perfect for easy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 187
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans 15 oz each black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 28 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1½ cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Toppings
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sliced green onions

Equipment

5 Quart Pot
5 Quart Pot
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soup pot with lid

Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and bell peppers; cook for 6-7 minutes until soft.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, broth, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Serve hot topped with cheddar cheese and green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 9gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 251mgPotassium: 551mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1092IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Mash some beans for a thicker chili
Add corn or jalapeños for variation
Keeps well refrigerated for up to 4 days

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