Low Fat Hearty Black Bean Chili

Packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Low Fat Hearty Black Bean Chili is the perfect guilt-free comfort food for any day of the week. Brimming with nutritious black beans, vibrant bell peppers, sweet carrots, and a medley of aromatic spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, this veggie-packed chili delivers big flavor without the extra calories. Simmered to perfection in a rich tomato and vegetable broth base, it’s hearty enough to satisfy even the hungriest crowds. Quick to prepare in just under an hour, this gluten-free, high-fiber, and low-fat meal is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping, as it reheats beautifully. Serve it steaming hot with a squeeze of fresh lime or a sprinkle of cilantro for an irresistible, zesty finish! Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone craving a lighter take on classic chili.

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 large, diced red bell pepper
• 1 large, diced green bell pepper
• 2 medium, diced carrot
• 2 stalks, diced celery
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 30 ounces, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup, frozen or fresh corn kernels
• 0.25 cup, chopped (optional) fresh cilantro
• 1 medium, juice (optional) lime

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and garlic, sauté for about 3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the red and green bell peppers, carrots, and celery. Cook for approximately 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 4

Add the diced tomatoes with their juices, vegetable broth, and black beans to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Season the mixture with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 6

Increase the heat to high and bring the chili to a gentle boil.

Step 7

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

After 25 minutes, add the corn kernels and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary. If using, add fresh cilantro and lime juice right before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot in bowls, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3035.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2233.5

Total Fat 51.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.3g
Cholesterol 15.9mg	0%
Sodium 7750.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 358.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 128.6g	0%
Total Sugars 68.0g
Protein 105.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 953.5mg	0%
Iron 39.5mg	0%
Potassium 8249.1mg	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: 19.9%

Protein: 18.1%

Carbs: 62.0%