Hearty Three-Bean Veggie Chili
This hearty vegetarian chili combines black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas with diced tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeño, onion, and garlic. Chili powder, cumin, and oregano bring warm, earthy spice, while optional sour cream, Cheddar cheese, and cilantro add a cool, creamy finish; serve it for a comforting weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Three-Bean Veggie Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 63
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a heavy 6-quart pot over medium heat. Cook onion, bell peppers, jalapeño, garlic, and salt, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, tomato paste, tomatoes, and water, and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
- 2
Drain the beans, reserving the liquid, and rinse them under cold water. Add the beans and reserved liquid to the chili and simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Top each serving with sour cream, cheese, and cilantro (if using).
- Calories 413.47 kcal High 21%
- Protein 16.26 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 61.78 g 22%
- Total Fat 14.79 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 1.84 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.47 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 372.95 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 17.0 g Good Source 61%
- Total Sugars 11.95 g --
- Added Sugars 3.1 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 131.88 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 6.0 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 1374.88 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin A 71.94 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 56.05 mg Good Source 62%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Three Bean Veggie Chili is made with 21 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Cheddar Cheese, Chili Powder, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 413.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Three-Bean Veggie Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Cheddar Cheese, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Oregano. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Three-Bean Veggie Chili?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 413.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Three-Bean Veggie Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Hearty Three-Bean Veggie Chili healthy?
- Hearty Three-Bean Veggie Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 413.47 calories and 16.26 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 372.95 mg (16% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.84 g (9% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.1 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, 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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