Black Bean Chili

This vegetable chili features black beans, corn, mushrooms, tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion cooked with spices for an easy vegetarian and vegan dish.

• 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
• 1.5 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, corn, and jalapeño until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Season with chili powder, cumin, and black pepper. Stir in black beans, broth, and salt; bring to a boil.

Step 2

Reduce heat to medium-low. Remove 1 1/2 cups chili to a food processor or blender; purée until smooth and stir back into chili in the pan. Serve hot by itself or over rice.