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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
10 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 fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 g or 14 oz can vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 300 grams or 1.5 cups wheat berries cooked
  • Garnishes: avocado, green onions, lime wedges, grated cheese (optional)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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!

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 (9%) 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: 4servings

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.