Description
Warm up your evenings with this delightful vegetarian chili, brimming with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for chilly nights or gatherings, this dish combines black beans, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices to create a comforting meal that nourishes both body and soul. Easy to make and perfect for leftovers, it’s a crowd-pleaser that invites everyone to gather around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prep your ingredients: Dice the onion and bell peppers; peel and mince the garlic.
- 2. Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the onion and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- 3. Add the peppers and garlic: Stir in the diced bell peppers and minced garlic; sauté for another 3–4 minutes until softened.
- 4. Toss in spices & tomatoes: Sprinkle in chili powder and cumin. Add the fire-roasted diced tomatoes (including juice) and stir well.
- 5. Simmer with beans & broth: Pour in vegetable broth and black beans. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low; let simmer for 20–25 minutes.
- 6. Serve & garnish: Ladle into bowls and top with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg