5 from 33 votes
1 Pot Cannellini and Black Bean Chili Recipe
This one-pot chili blends cannellini and black beans with sautéed onions, garlic, bell peppers, and a blend of spices including cumin, oregano, and chili powders. It simmers in tomato and lime juice for a savory, slightly spicy stew with fresh herb garnishes. The texture balances creamy beans with tender veggies in a thick, flavorful sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
229 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican, Vegan, gluten-free
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% 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.