Black Bean Chili
Black Bean Chili brings warm, layered heat from chili powder and cumin with the sweetness of tomatoes, corn, and bell pepper. A quick blend of part of the pot gives the chili a rich, velvety body while keeping it plant-forward and satisfying. Serve it steaming on its own or spooned over rice for a cozy dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Black Bean Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Warm olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook the tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, corn, and jalapeño until the onion turns translucent, about 10 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, and black pepper to season.
- 3
Mix in the black beans, broth, and salt; bring to a boil.
- 4
Lower the heat to medium-low. Transfer 1 1/2 cups of the chili to a food processor or blender and purée until smooth.
- 5
Stir the puréed bean mixture back into the soup. Serve hot on its own or over rice.
- Calories 153.44 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 8.23 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 24.48 g 9%
- Total Fat 3.11 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.42 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.51 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 275.41 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 5.57 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 4.18 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 84.34 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.4 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 180.27 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 49.05 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 61.13 mg Good Source 68%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Black Bean Chili is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 153.44 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Black Bean Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Ground Cumin. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Black Bean Chili?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 153.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Black Bean Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Black Bean Chili healthy?
- Black Bean Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 153.44 calories and 8.23 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 275.41 mg (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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