1 Pot Cannellini and Black Bean Chili Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
229 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican, Vegan, gluten-free
1 Pot Cannellini and Black Bean Chili Recipe
Description
The 1 Pot Cannellini and Black Bean Chili starts by sautéing onions and garlic in oil until soft, then adding chopped bell peppers and a warming spice mix of cumin, oregano, ancho chili powder, cayenne, and black pepper. Tomato products and lime juice create a tangy base broth that melds the flavors during simmering.
Both black and cannellini beans provide creamy, hearty texture, making the chili filling yet balanced by the acidity of tomatoes and lime. After cooking for 15-25 minutes, one can adjust seasoning and optionally add herbs or sugar to balance flavor. The chili thickens as it simmers to a stew-like consistency.
The dish is well suited to cold weather or anytime a comforting meal is desired. Garnishes such as cilantro, avocado, or vegan sour cream add freshness and creaminess. Serving with crusty bread or tortilla chips complements the chili’s hearty nature.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/2 onion chopped, medium
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped, ( 1/2 of green and half red)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or more
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lime juice or more
- 2 tomato chopped small, large
- 3 to 4 tbsp tomato paste
- 3/4 tsp salt depends on if the beans were salted, or more
- 1 15 oz black beans drained, or use 1.5 cups cooked, canned
- 1 15 oz White beans drained, or use 1.5 cups cooked, cannellini or great northern, canned
- 1 1/2 cup water or veggie broth
- cilantro avocado etc garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 5 mins. Stir occasionally.
- Add peppers and spices and mix well. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add lime juice, tomato, tomato paste, salt and mix in. At this point you can add other chopped fall veggies or squash and mix in.
- Add the beans, salt and water. Mix, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Taste and adjust salt and heat. (optional: Add 1/2 tsp herbs like sage or thyme. Add a 1/2 tsp sugar to balance the flavor.)
- Simmer for another 5 to 10 mins or until desired consistency. Garnish with cilantro, avocado or vegan sour cream and some crusty bread or tortilla chips.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 530mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 598mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1565IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 51.8mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5.4mg | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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