Two Bean Chili with Bbq Sauce

Warm up your weeknights with this bold and satisfying Two Bean Chili with BBQ Sauce, a hearty plant-based dish that’s bursting with smoky, tangy flavor. Combining tender black beans and kidney beans with fire-roasted tomatoes, aromatic spices, and a unique twist of sweet barbecue sauce and maple syrup, this chili is the ultimate comfort food with a touch of Southern flair. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s perfect for busy evenings, meal prepping, or cozy gatherings. Serve it on its own, over rice, or alongside cornbread for a complete and flavorful feast. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this vegan chili is as vibrant as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 15-ounce can canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with juices
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for serving)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the diced red bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Stir and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the black beans, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth and stir in the barbecue sauce and maple syrup.

Step 7

Season with salt and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired. Enjoy with cornbread or over rice for a hearty meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2158.1 grams (2158.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1871

Total Fat 37.20g	48%
Saturated Fat 5.70g	29%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.60g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7122mg	310%
Total Carbohydrate 331.00g	120%
Dietary Fiber 68.60g	245%
Total Sugars 133.90g
Protein 61.90g	124%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 574mg	44%
Iron 24mg	134%
Potassium 4869mg	104%

*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: 17.6%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 69.5%