Easy Black Bean Chili

Prep 20 min
Total 60 min
Servings 6

We love chili for its rib-sticking deliciousness, and this meatless version is no exception. Just because it’s made with beans, and no meat, doesn’t mean it’s not filling. Cumin, chili powder and chiles add heat, while fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans and sweet corn give it extra flavor. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated July 31, 2019

Ingredients

tablespoon vegetable oil

large onion, chopped (1 cup)

medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)

cloves garlic, finely chopped

fresh jalapeño or serrano chiles, seeded, finely chopped

cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed

cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted or plain diced tomatoes, undrained

1 1/2

cups water

tablespoon chili powder

teaspoon ground cumin

1/2

teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt

cup Cascadian Farm® frozen organic sweet corn

Sour cream or plain yogurt, if desired

Shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired

Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps

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1

In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic and chiles; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
2

Stir in black beans, tomatoes, water, chili powder, cumin and salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in corn. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 minutes longer.
3

Top each serving with remaining ingredients.

Expert Tips

You can vary the heat level of this chili by decreasing or increasing the amount of chiles that you use.
Serve this veggie chili with warm cornbread or corn tortillas.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/3 Cups

Calories: 280
Calories from Fat: 35

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 3 1/2g; 6%
Saturated Fat 1/2g 3% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%
Sodium: 390mg; 16%
Potassium: 890mg; 25%
Total Carbohydrate: 48g; 16%
Dietary Fiber 11g 45% Sugars 10g
Protein: 13g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 15%; 15%
Vitamin C: 30%; 30%
Calcium: 15%; 15%
Iron: 30%; 30%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 2 Vegetable; 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;