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Black Bean Chili with Rice

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Black bean chili with rice, avocado, and lime cooked hearty and flavorful. A satisfying 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, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, cuban, Mexican
Calories: 183
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chili
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cans 15 oz each black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 14–15 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1½ cups vegetable broth
  • 1½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • To Serve
  • Cooked rice
  • Avocado slices
  • Lime wedges
  • Fresh cilantro optional

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and bell pepper; cook for 6-7 minutes until soft.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in black beans, 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 chili over rice, topped with avocado and a squeeze of lime.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 9gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 251mgPotassium: 517mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1019IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Mash some beans for a thicker chili
Add corn or jalapeños for variation
Keeps well for meal prep

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