One Pot Weeknight Vegetarian Chili 1769478499440 Vwqn
A hearty and comforting plant-based chili packed with beans and spices, perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner.

Total
45 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 1 large Bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 15 ounces Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces Kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup Frozen corn(optional)
- 1 to taste Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add the diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Pour in the black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), and vegetable broth.
- 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the frozen corn during the last 5 minutes of cooking if using.
- 7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve hot with optional toppings like avocado, cilantro, or sour cream.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
325
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 15 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 840 mg |
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