This filling black bean chili recipe is loaded with protein and ready in just 45 minutes.
We’ve provided several variations for this recipe to suit your flavor and dietary preferences.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Simmer, covered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ladle chili into bowls.
If desired, sprinkle with additional chili powder or ground cumin.
Simmer 1 1/2 hours.
Nutrition analysis per serving: 319 calories, 7 g total fat (2 g sat.
75% Vitamin A, 20% Vitamin C, 12% calcium, 22% iron.
Exchanges: 2 1/2 lean protein, 2 vegetables, 1 fat, 1 other carbohydrate, 1 starch.
Substitute low-sodium organic vegetable broth (such as Pacific Foods brand) for the beef broth.
Add 1 1/2 cups peeled sweet potato chunks with the beans.
Nutrition analysis per serving: 209 calories, 2 g total fat (0 g sat.
147% Vitamin A, 25% Vitamin C, 13% calcium, 20% iron.
Exchanges: 2 vegetables, 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat, 1/2 lean protein.
Substitute ground cumin for the oregano.
Nutrition analysis per serving: 222 calories, 4 g total fat (1 g sat.
53% Vitamin A, 12% Vitamin C, 6% calcium, 15% iron.
Exchanges: 3 lean protein, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.
Stir in 1/3 cup snipped fresh cilantro and 1/4 cup lime juice before serving.
Nutrition analysis per serving: 273 calories, 7 g total fat (2 g sat.
32% Vitamin A, 139% Vitamin C, 10% calcium, 29% iron.
Exchanges: 3 lean protein, 2 vegetables, 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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