Black Bean Chile

Warm up your kitchen with this hearty and flavor-packed Black Bean Chile—a vibrant, plant-based dish perfect for cozy nights or meal prepping. This recipe combines tender black beans, colorful bell peppers, and sweet corn with a smoky blend of cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika to create a rich, savory base. Simmered with crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, this chile is both comforting and nourishing, while a splash of lime juice adds a zesty finish. Ready in under an hour, this one-pot wonder is versatile, gluten-free, and perfect for serving on its own, with tortilla chips, or over fluffy rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra burst of freshness!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 cups, cooked (or 2 cans, rinsed and drained) black beans
• 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 0.25 cup, chopped (optional, for garnish) cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and bell peppers. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to coat the vegetables in the spices.

Step 5

Add the cooked black beans, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Stir in the corn kernels and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 8

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired. Enjoy with tortilla chips, crusty bread, or over rice if you prefer!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2624.2 grams (2624.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1558

Total Fat 44.00g	56%
Saturated Fat 5.90g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6007mg	261%
Total Carbohydrate 244.10g	89%
Dietary Fiber 71.50g	255%
Total Sugars 59.80g
Protein 66.20g	132%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 677mg	52%
Iron 25mg	141%
Potassium 3879mg	83%

*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: 24.2%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 59.6%