Description
A hearty, comforting vegetarian chili made with kidney beans, black beans, tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, and warm spices. It is rich, filling, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place a large soup pot over medium heat and let it warm for about 1 minute.
- In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the olive oil to the pot. Stir in the chopped onion and cook for about 4 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
- Add the diced red bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook briefly, stirring well.
- Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, kidney beans, black beans, corn, and the spice mixture. Stir everything together.
- Bring the chili to a gentle simmer and cook for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and flavorful.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a thicker chili, lightly mash a small portion of the beans while the chili simmers.
- This chili tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to deepen.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze in individual portions for up to 3 months and reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegetarian chili, bean chili, easy chili, meatless dinner, healthy chili, one pot meal, comfort food