Soups · No. 29
Easy Black Bean Vegetarian Chili
This Easy Black Bean Vegetarian Chili topped with Spiced Yogurt takes about 20 minutes to cook but tastes like it simmered for hours.
Serves 6Total time 25 min264 calories per servingAmericanDinner
Ingredients
Spice Mix
- 1 1/4 tablespoon cumin
- 1 1/4 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Chili
- 3/4 cup Stonyfield Organic whole milk plain yogurt
- 2 15 oz cans black beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 diced jalapeno, plus more for garnish
- 10 oz can rotel tomatoes with green chilies
- 8 ounces frozen corn
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup less-sodium vegetable broth
- Optional Toppings: shredded cheddar, diced red onions, cilantro, diced avocado
Method
- Mix the spices in a small bowl. Set aside 1 1/2 teaspoons and mix into the yogurt. Set aside.
- Place 1 can of beans, not drained in the blender with 1/2 cup of water and puree. Drain the second can.
- Add oil to a large pot over medium heat, add the onions, bell pepper and jalapeno and cook 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, corn, beans, pureed beans, tomato sauce, vegetable broth and remaining spices.
- Bring to a boil, cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring until thickened.
- Serve topped with spiced yogurt plus your favorite optional toppings.
Notes
- From the family list: about 25 min, ~264 cal. Uses 1 red bell pepper and 1 jalapeno, both optional for kids.
- Recipe notes from the site:
- Add diced sweet potatoes for extra fiber.
- Swap the red bell pepper for another color if you prefer.
- Leave the seeds and ribs in the jalapeno if you want spicy chili or remove them for a milder version.
- Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Times from the recipe page: prep 10 min, cook 15 min, total 25 min.
- 264 calories per serving, from the recipe page (yield as listed: 6 servings).
- Recipe and photo from Skinnytaste (skinnytaste.com), by Gina Homolka. Saved for personal use.