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Quick Black Bean Vegetable Chili
VegetarianLunchDinnerQuick & EasyLow Calorie

Quick Black Bean Vegetable Chili

A fast and hearty black bean chili packed with vegetables, providing a low-calorie, high-protein meal perfect for busy weeknights.

5 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

4

Serves

400

Calories

Macros · per serving

32g protein

65g carbs

7g fat

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 3 cups black beans
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 15 oz can canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt — to taste
  • black pepper — to taste
  • 1/4 cup cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and drain the black beans.

  2. 2

    Chop the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion into small pieces.

  3. 3

    Mince the garlic cloves.

  4. 4

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  5. 5

    Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.

  6. 6

    Add the red and green bell peppers, and sauté for an additional 3 minutes.

  7. 7

    Stir in the chili powder and cumin, cooking for 1 minute to enhance flavors.

  8. 8

    Add the black beans, canned diced tomatoes (with juice), and frozen corn to the pot.

  9. 9

    Stir to combine, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  10. 10

    Simmer the chili on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through.

  11. 11

    Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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