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Easy Three Bean Chili

A cozy budget friendly stew for the whole family

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 232 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 onion peeled and diced
  • 1 pepper bell, deseeded and diced
  • 1 tsp minced garlic 
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or more to taste
  • salt
  • 14 z (400g) can black-eyed beans drained
  • 14 oz (400g) can kidney beans drained
  • 14 oz (400g) can pinto beans veggie ones, drained
  • 250 g (8.8oz) peeled and diced butternut squash
  • 7 z (200g) frozen corn kernels thawed
  • 14 oz (400g) can diced tomato
  • 2 cups (500 ml) vegetable broth

Instructions

Make it on the Stovetop
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  1. Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onion and pepper for about 5 minutes till softened.
  2. Stir in the garlic paste, followed by the spices and herbs and cook for a further minute.
  3. Add in the rest of the ingredients, season with salt, mix, bring to the boil. The reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for about 35 mins until thickened and done. Add some broth if dries out during cooking. Adjust seasoning before serving.
Make it in the Crockpot
  1. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion and pepper for about 5 mins till softened, stir in the garlic paste, followed by the spices and herbs and cook for a further min.
  2. Transfer mix into a slow cooker, add in the rest of the ingredients, season with salt, cover and cook on high for 4 hr. Check after 3.5 hrs, and if the three bean chilli needs a bit more time then cook until done.
  3. Serve with some rice, corn tortilla and fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • – Freeze for up to 3 months. A great tip is to freeze the chili in individual portion sizes, so you can grab the exact amount you need. 
  • Store – Store in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 5 days. 
  • Freeze – Freeze for up to 3 months. A great tip is to freeze the chili in individual portion sizes, so you can grab the exact amount you need. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 232kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 2g (3%) Sodium 462mg (19%) Potassium 789mg (23%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 3620IU (72%) Vitamin C 15.9mg (18%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 4.8mg (27%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232

% Daily Value*

Calories 232kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 2g 3%
Sodium 462mg 19%
Potassium 789mg 17%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 3620IU 72%
Vitamin C 15.9mg 18%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 4.8mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.