Papaya and Citrus Bean Chili
Papaya and Citrus Bean Chili balances creamy black and pinto beans with juicy papaya and a lift of orange, creating a lively contrast of sweet and tangy notes. Gentle heat from green chilies and salsa mingles with Cajun and Italian seasonings, while fresh avocado and cilantro cool each bite. Serve for a vibrant weeknight dinner or a refreshing twist on game-day chili.
- Prep15 hrs
- Cook15 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Papaya and Citrus Bean Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine black beans, pinto beans, papaya, water, 1/2 cup red onion, orange juice, green onions, green chiles, salsa, Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and orange zest in a pot over medium heat; warm until it is almost boiling.
- 2
Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3
Gently toss the remaining 1/4 cup red onion, avocado, and cilantro in a bowl; do not mash the avocado.
- 4
Ladle the chili into 4 bowls and sprinkle with the mixed topping.
- Calories 331.26 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 13.07 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 63.93 g 23%
- Total Fat 7.86 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.06 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1407.41 mg High 61%
- Dietary Fiber 14.91 g Good Source 53%
- Total Sugars 15.0 g --
- Added Sugars 1.88 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 119.46 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 5.31 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 617.13 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 81.63 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 19.78 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Papaya and Citrus Bean Chili is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Beans, Cajun Seasoning, and Diced Green Chiles. Each serving provides about 331.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Papaya and Citrus Bean Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Beans, Cajun Seasoning, Diced Green Chiles, Dried Orange Peel. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Papaya and Citrus Bean Chili?
- About 30 hrs in total: 15 hrs to prepare and 15 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 331.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Papaya and Citrus Bean Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Papaya and Citrus Bean Chili healthy?
- Papaya and Citrus Bean Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 331.26 calories and 13.07 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1407.41 mg (61% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.06 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic 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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