Spicy Black Bean Chili

Warm up your kitchen with this hearty and flavorful Spicy Black Bean Chili, a vibrant plant-based dish packed with bold spices and wholesome ingredients! Perfect for cold evenings, this one-pot recipe combines tender black beans, smoky paprika, and fiery jalapeño for a satisfying heat balanced by the sweetness of corn and red bell pepper. Simmered in a rich tomato and vegetable broth base, this chili is easy to make in under an hour and is naturally vegan and gluten-free. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a zesty finish, and serve it solo or alongside crusty bread for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 3 cups black beans, cooked or canned (rinsed and drained)
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 optional lime wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and chopped jalapeño, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced red bell pepper and cook for another 3-5 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the vegetables with the spices.

Step 6

Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, stirring to combine.

Step 7

Add the black beans and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Stir in the corn kernels and let the chili cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the flavors are well combined.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 11

Serve the chili hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2557.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1572.5

Total Fat 41.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5071.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 250.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 73.7g	0%
Total Sugars 54.8g
Protein 69.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 614.7mg	0%
Iron 27.2mg	0%
Potassium 5630.8mg	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: 22.4%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 60.8%