Hearty Black Bean Chili (Vegetarian)
This hearty vegetarian chili combines black beans, tomato paste, sweet potato, squash, carrots, mushrooms, onion, and garlic with a layered blend of coriander, cumin, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, cloves, and cayenne. Applesauce and brown sugar add a subtle sweetness that balances the earthy vegetables and adjustable heat, making it a warming choice for a casual weeknight meal or cool-weather gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Black Bean Chili (Vegetarian), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 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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- 85
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot over medium-low heat, mix the applesauce, brown sugar, coriander, cayenne pepper, cumin, oregano, cloves, rosemary, sage, thyme and asafoetida powder. Cook just until heated through. Stir in black beans and tomato paste. Mix in garlic, onion, squash, carrots, sweet potato and mushrooms. Pour in enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 2
Stir in the black beans and tomato paste.
- 3
Mix in the garlic, onion, squash, carrots, sweet potato, and mushrooms.
- 4
Pour in enough water to cover, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Calories 213.66 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 7.55 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 45.93 g 17%
- Total Fat 1.22 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.31 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.66 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 141.77 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 11.87 g Good Source 42%
- Total Sugars 21.81 g --
- Added Sugars 6.67 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 107.22 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 4.14 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 612.06 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 326.69 mcg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin C 19.5 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Hearty Black Bean Chili (Vegetarian) is made with 26 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Applesauce, Asafoetida, Black Beans, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 213.66 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Black Bean Chili (Vegetarian) made of?
- The main ingredients are Applesauce, Asafoetida, Black Beans, Brown Sugar, Carrot. The full list of 26 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Black Bean Chili (Vegetarian)?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 213.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Black Bean Chili (Vegetarian) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 26 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Hearty Black Bean Chili (Vegetarian) healthy?
- Hearty Black Bean Chili (Vegetarian) has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 213.66 calories and 7.55 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 141.77 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.67 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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