Veggie-Packed Black Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Veggie-Packed Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large yellow onion; 4 large (or 5 small) cloves of garlic; 1 medium-sized red bell pepper; 1 medium-sized green bell pepper; 2 cups squash cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 large carrot, diced into small pieces; 2 tablespoons mild chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon smokey paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely diced; 3 cups cooked black beans; 1 cup corn kernels (canned or frozen and thawed work); 1 1/2 cups of diced tomatoes (or 1 can); 1 cup water; Salt, to taste; 1-2 chorizo sausages, diced into small cubes (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion
4 large (or 5 small) cloves of garlic
1 medium-sized red bell pepper
1 medium-sized green bell pepper
2 cups squash cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large carrot, diced into small pieces
2 tablespoons mild chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon smokey paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely diced
3 cups cooked black beans
1 cup corn kernels (canned or frozen and thawed work)
1 1/2 cups of diced tomatoes (or 1 can)
1 cup water
Salt, to taste
1-2 chorizo sausages, diced into small cubes (optional)

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["In a large pot with a lid, heat olive oil over a medium high heat. Add the onions with a pinch of salt and cook for about 3-4 minutes until tender.", "Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.", "Add the red and green peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes, until beginning to soften, stirring often.", "Add squash and carrot and cook for another 2 minutes.", "Sprinkle in spices, along with the chipotle pepper and stir to coat the other ingredients. Cook for 1 minute.", "Pour black beans, corn, tomatoes, and water in the pot and stir to combine everything well. Season with salt, to taste.", "Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover.", "Cook covered for 30-40 minutes, stirring gently every five minutes or so.
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Squash should be tender at the end of this time and everything should be ready to eat.", "BUT this chili does benefit from sitting covered and warm for an hour or so and then re-heating when ready to eat.", "For the meat-lovers garnish: place diced chorizo in a dry pan heated over a medium-high heat. Cook until the oils are released and the chorizo is a deep golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Scatter the chorizo over individual bowlfuls of chili along with any other garnishes desired."]

510

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large yellow onion, 4 large (or 5 small) cloves of garlic, 1 medium-sized red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Veggie-Packed Black Bean Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Veggie-Packed Black Bean Chili

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