Description
Warm up your evenings with this vibrant Vegetarian Chili, packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor. Perfect for chilly nights or lively gatherings, this dish combines hearty black beans and colorful bell peppers in a rich, spiced broth that will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for toppings, it’s the ultimate comfort food that nourishes both the body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 cups bell peppers, chopped (assorted colors)
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop onions, bell peppers, and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onions in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in black beans and diced tomatoes with their juice.
- Pour in vegetable broth to reach your desired consistency; bring to a simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg