5 from 9 votes
Smoky Black Bean Chili with Wheat Berries
Vegetarian Smoky Black Bean Chili with Wheat Berries recipe. Easy, delicious, hearty and thick black bean chili recipe perfect for the cold season!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
365 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 red pepper diced
- 225 grams or 8 oz mushrooms (cremini or button), diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 g or 14 oz cans black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 g or 14 oz cans diced tomatoes fire-roasted
- 1 g or 14 oz can vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 300 grams or 1.5 cups wheat berry cooked
- avocado optional, garnishes, grated cheese
- green onion
- lime
- cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in Dutch oven. Add onions and red pepper. Sautée until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and mushrooms, stirring regularly for another five minutes taking care to not let garlic burn. Add chipotle chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir for 30-60 seconds.
- Add black beans, tomatoes, broth, brown sugar, and wheat berries. Let simmer for 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped avocado, green onions, grated cheese, and lime wedges. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Wheat berries can often be found in bulk bins of your grocery store or in the aisle of packaged whole grains. Wheat berries are also referred to as hard red winter wheat. They possess a chewy texture and a nutty flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
365kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
316mg
(13%)
Potassium
319mg
(7%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1230IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
41.9mg
(47%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
3.4mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 316mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1230IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 41.9mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.