Savory Vegetable and Bean Chili

This Savory Vegetable and Bean Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for a cozy dinner. Packed with protein-rich beans and a variety of colorful vegetables, it’s a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion, chopped - 1 medium (about 150g)
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Carrot, diced - 1 medium (about 70g)
• Bell pepper, diced - 1 medium (about 150g)
• Zucchini, diced - 1 medium (about 200g)
• Canned diced tomatoes - 400g
• Canned black beans, drained and rinsed - 240g
• Canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed - 240g
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Chili powder - 1 tablespoon
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
3. Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced bell pepper; cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Add the diced zucchini and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Pour in the canned diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, black beans, and kidney beans.
6. Season with chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper; stir well to combine.
7. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber which aids in digestion.
• High in protein from beans, promoting muscle health.

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