Black Bean Chili

Name: Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 to 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium white onion; 1 red bell pepper; 1½ teaspoons sea salt; 3 garlic cloves; 3 tablespoons chili powder*; 3 cups cooked black beans; 1 (14-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes; 1 (4-ounce) can green chiles, no need to drain; 1 teaspoon maple syrup; freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; ¼ teaspoon cayenne; Sour Cream or Greek yogurt; avocado; Sliced serranos or jalapeños; cilantro; pickled onions; tortilla chips

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings
4 to 6
Course
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine
American, Tex-Mex

Black Bean Chili

Iris Warren

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This easy black bean chili is creamy, flavorful, and delicious - the perfect cozy meal on a cold day. It's vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free, and it will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. It also freezes well.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium white onion chopped
1 red bell pepper diced
1½ teaspoons sea salt
3 garlic cloves minced
3 tablespoons chili powder*
3 cups cooked black beans plus 1 cup of their liquid (amount in 2 cans beans)
1 (14-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 (4-ounce) can green chiles, no need to drain
1 teaspoon maple syrup
freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice plus wedges for serving
¼ teaspoon cayenne optional

Topping Options

Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
avocado
Sliced serranos or jalapeños
cilantro
pickled onions
tortilla chips

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Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and chili powder and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the beans, bean liquid, tomatoes, green chiles, maple syrup, and a few grinds of pepper. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili has thickened.
Stir in the lime juice and season to taste with more salt, pepper, chili powder, and cayenne, if desired. Serve with lime wedges and desired toppings.

Notes

*Chili powders can vary in spice level. Use less if you’re sensitive to spice; use more if you like more heat or if your chili powder is very mild.
*Chili powders can vary in spice level. Use less if you’re sensitive to spice; use more if you like more heat or if your chili powder is very mild.