Low Fat Hearty Chilli Beans

Warm up with a bowl of comforting, **Low Fat Hearty Chilli Beans**—a healthy twist on a classic favorite. Packed with protein-rich **kidney, black, and pinto beans**, flavorful **vegetables**, and a robust blend of spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this vegan chili delivers bold taste without the guilt. Simmered in savory **vegetable broth** and finished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, it offers a vibrant and wholesome meal that's perfect for weeknights or meal prep. Ready in under an hour, this low-fat chili recipe is an easy, nutritious option for anyone looking to enjoy a hearty dish that's big on flavor and light on calories.

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium, chopped onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, chopped bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced carrot
• 1 diced celery stalk
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 15 ounces, rinsed and drained canned kidney beans
• 15 ounces, rinsed and drained canned black beans
• 15 ounces, rinsed and drained canned pinto beans
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 for serving lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, chopped bell pepper, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 4

Add the ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the pot. Stir to coat the vegetables with the spices.

Step 5

Pour in the crushed tomatoes, followed by the rinsed and drained kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Add the vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir to combine the ingredients thoroughly.

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

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2987.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2006.3

Total Fat 27.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7203.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 355.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 117.3g	0%
Total Sugars 48.1g
Protein 110.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 848.2mg	0%
Iron 42.6mg	0%
Potassium 8399.2mg	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: 11.6%

Protein: 21.0%

Carbs: 67.4%