Black Bean Chili

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This vegetable chili is best prepared with fresh veggies but still delicious with canned or frozen. Serve by itself or over rice.

Submitted by JANED
Updated on March 6, 2024
A bowl of black bean chili garnished with shredded cheese and slices jalapenos
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced

  • 2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 10 fresh mushrooms, quartered

  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth or vegetable broth

  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make black bean chili

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  2. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, corn, and jalapeño until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Season with chili powder, cumin, and black pepper.

    A large pot of chopped bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, corn, and jalapenos, seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and black pepper

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  3. Stir in black beans, broth, and salt; bring to a boil.

    A large pot with black beans, broth, and salt added to the onion-bell pepper mixture

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  4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Remove 1 1/2 cups chili to a food processor or blender; purée until smooth.

    A food processor with smooth, pureed black bean chili

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  5. Stir the bean mixture back into the soup. Serve hot by itself or over rice.

    A pot of black bean chili being stirred with a wooden spoon

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

164 Calories
3g Fat
28g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 164
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 897mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 10g 35%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 51mg 57%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 675mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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