Black Bean Chili

Cooked black beans, corn, mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers, and onion are combined with chili powder and spices in this quick vegetarian- and vegan-friendly chili recipe.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 164 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup fresh corn kernels
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 10 fresh mushrooms, quartered
• 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 ½ cups chicken broth or vegetable broth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion, red bell peppers, jalapeno, mushrooms, tomatoes and corn for 10 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Season with black pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Stir in the black beans, chicken or vegetable broth, and salt. Bring to a boil.

Step 2

Reduce heat to medium low. Remove 1 1/2 cups of the soup to food processor or blender; puree and stir the bean mixture back into the soup. Serve hot by itself or over rice.