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

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Stir in black beans, broth, and salt; bring to a boil.

Step 4

Reduce heat to medium-low. Remove 1 1/2 cups chili to a food processor or blender; purée until smooth.

Step 5

Stir the bean mixture back into the soup. Serve hot by itself or over rice.