This cozy three bean chili recipe is the perfect fuss-free one-pot family dinner - it's rich in protein and fiber, vegan-friendly, and absolutely delicious.
Servings 6portions
Course Beans
Cuisine Mexican
Ingredients
2tablespoonolive oil
1red oniondiced
2garlic clovesminced
1tablespoontomato paste
1teaspoonsmoked paprika
0.5teaspooncayenne pepper
0.5teaspoongarlic powder
0.5teaspoononion salt
1teaspooncumin
Salt and pepperto taste
1teaspoonchipotle paste(optional)
400gtin of black beansdrained and rinsed
400gtin of pinto beansdrained and rinsed
400gtin of kidney beansdrained and rinsed
400gtin of chopped tomatoes
300mlvegetable stock
10gcilantrostems removed and chopped, leaves reserved for garnish
Method
Heat your oil in a pan and add the onion. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until the onions begin to soften, then add the garlic and cook for another minute.
2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 red onion, 2 garlic cloves
Add the tomato paste, chipotle paste (if using), and seasonings, and cook them into the onions for 2-3 minutes, until the herbs and tomato paste are fragrant.
Add the black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans, and the chopped tomatoes, the chopped cilantro stems, and stock.
400 g tin of black beans, 400 g tin of pinto beans, 400 g tin of kidney beans, 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes, 300 ml vegetable stock, 10 g cilantro
Stir everything together and leave your three-bean chili to simmer for 15 - 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust your seasoning as needed.
This chili stores really well - in fact, it tastes better after a day or two.
Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.
Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stove or in the microwave. If it thickens too much on reheating, just stir in a splash of water or stock to loosen it up.