An example of the fiesta black bean chili recipe

Fiesta Black Bean Chili

*Use fresh jalapeño peppers or more jalapeño sauce for a hotter dish. To download a Spanish translation of this recipe
Bean type: Black Bean
Nutrition attribute: Vegan, Vegetarian
Food type: Chili
Servings: 12
Calories: 222kcal
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Ingredients

  • 3 15.5-ounce cans black beans or 1 pound dry black beans
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 1/2 cups onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups green or red sweet pepper chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups celery chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed or minced
  • 4 14-ounce cans tomatoes cut up or diced
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon dry parsley (3 tablespoons fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons basil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon bottled jalapeno sauce*
  • 1 large bay leaf or 2 small
  • 1 12-ounce can beer

Instructions

  • Cook dry beans to tender, adding 1-3 teaspoons salt to water (or use canned beans).
  • Heat oil in 1 1/2 gallon (6 quart) pot over medium to low heat.
  • Add onion, cook for 3-5 minutes
  • Add green or red pepper, cook 3-5 minutes
  • Add celery and garlic, cook 3-5 minutes, stir occasionally.
  • Add remaining ingredients to cooked vegetables.
  • Cover pot and simmer for 1 to 2 hours. (Crockpot – Low 4-12 hours.)
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Serve hot with additional jalapeño sauce.
  • Top with Swiss or mozzarella cheese, if desired.
  • Freeze half to serve another time.

Nutrition

Serving: 253g | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 145g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3.5g | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 1020mg | Fiber: 10.5g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 3.51mg