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Black Bean Chili

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Try this easy, healthy, quick Black Bean Chili recipe! Is is so delicious and simple to make! In this video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this tasty Black Bean Chili recipe.

Looking for a fast, easy dinner? You found it! You only need one pot and a few ingredients and in less than 30 minutes you will have dinner ready! I think you are going to love this easy Black Bean Chili recipe. You can serve it on rice, quinoa, couscous, potatoes, yams. It is also good as a dip for tortilla chips and delicious in burritos! So many possibilities!

You also have many topping options. You can top this Black Bean Chili with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and/or shredded cheese. I also like to add chopped cilantro, green onions, red onions and avocados. You have enough tasty options to satisfy everyone! Watch this cooking video and try this easy, healthy Black Bean Chili recipe. Serve it for dinner tonight!

Yield: 6 servings

Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1-30 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1-15 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (or desired amount for topping)
  • 1/4 cup teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté until they are soft and translucent.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the cilantro, and stir.
  3. Bring the ingredients to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  4. Cover the pot and simmer for about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  5. Add a little more salt, if desired.
  6. Top with chopped cilantro and serve.

Notes

When cooking, watch for liquid to evaporate. If it does, add some water. Do not let chili go dry on the bottom of the pan.

Serve alone or over rice, potatoes, couscous or quinoa. It is also great as a dip for tortilla chips and in a burrito!

Delicious topped with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, diced onions and shredded cheese.

Use 1 - 30 oz. can of black beans or 2 - 15 oz. cans.

See a cooking demonstration of this Black Bean Chili recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

Southwestern Bean Chili

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In this video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this delicious, healthy Southwestern Bean Chili in a crockpot. If you are looking for new vegetarian or vegan crockpot or slow cooker recipes you will love how easy and delicious this Southwestern Bean Chili recipe is.

This is a wonderful, hearty chili recipe using three different types of beans. The garbanzo beans, black beans, and red beans are canned so that makes it a very easy and convenient recipe.

If you are looking for new healthy bean recipes I expect you will love this easy, healthy Southwestern Bean Chili recipe! You can put the ingredients in the crockpot or slow cooker in the morning and it will be ready for you at dinner time! This chili recipe is especially good on rice, potatoes and served with tortilla chips or in burritos! Try this delicious, healthy Southwestern Bean Chili recipe today!

Yield: 8 servings

Southwestern Bean Chili

Ingredients

  • 1 - 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 - 15 ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 - 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 - 15 ounce can red beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 - 14.5 ounce can tomatoes, diced
  • 1 - 4 ounce can green chilies, diced (mild or medium)
  • 1 1/2 cups corn, frozen
  • 1 1/2 cups bell peppers, diced (any color)
  • 1 1/2 cups onion, diced (red, yellow, or white)
  • 1 teaspoon (or to taste) chicken broth/seasoning, instant
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients together in a crockpot and cook on high for 3 1/2 - 4 hours or low on 6 - 7 hours or until the vegetables are soft.
  2. Serve over rice or baked potatoes. This is also delicious served with tortilla chips.

Notes

You can substitute 8 ounces of chicken broth for the chicken seasoning and water.

To make this southwestern Bean Chili thinner you could add more water or substitute an 8 ounce can of tomato sauce in place of the tomato paste.

See a cooking demonstration of this Southwestern Bean Chili recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

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