Heart-Healthy Hearty Chilli Beans

Warm up with a comforting bowl of **Heart-Healthy Hearty Chilli Beans**, a delicious plant-based dish packed with flavor, nutrition, and heart-smart ingredients. This recipe combines protein-rich kidney, black, and pinto beans with vibrant vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and tomatoes, all simmered in a perfectly spiced blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika. With no added salt and the use of low-sodium vegetable broth, it’s a guilt-free treat that’s perfect for anyone seeking wholesome, flavorful meals. Garnished with creamy avocado slices, fresh cilantro, and a zesty squeeze of lime, this chili is as visually appealing as it is satisfying. Ready in just under an hour and ideal for meal prep, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing, heart-healthy comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 28 oz canned diced tomatoes, no salt added
• 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 15 oz canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 oz canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 medium avocado, sliced
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 large lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the diced carrot and cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 4

Mix in the canned diced tomatoes and the vegetable broth.

Step 5

Add the kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans into the pot.

Step 6

Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, black pepper, and sea salt.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Once the chili has thickened to your liking, taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary.

Step 9

Serve the hearty chili beans hot, garnished with sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3383.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1867.6

Total Fat 46.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3781.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 309.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 107.6g	0%
Total Sugars 52.1g
Protein 89.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 804.3mg	0%
Iron 34.3mg	0%
Potassium 7690.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.7%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 61.5%