Easiest Black Bean Chili

PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

15 minutes

SERVING SIZE

12 people

Easiest Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

1 tablespoon avocado or extra-virgin olive oil

1 yellow onion, chopped

2 bell peppers, chopped

1 tablespoon Tex Mex Blend

1 1/2 cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed

3/4 cup tomato sauce

3 tablespoons hemp hearts

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons plant-based sour cream, optional

Featuring: Tex Mex

Use as a dry rub or mix with oil and brush over any protein before grilling or roasting. A delicious nutrition blend to easily add daily power to roasted veggies and chickpeas or stirred into chilli and hummus!

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A chili that's so easy, it's practically on autopilot. This recipe is an all-star recipe among my patients and was so popular it was featured on Good Morning America! The Tex Mex Spice Blend adds an antioxidant-rich flavor fiesta to any dish. Not only that, but all the spices in this dish have an additive effect that may help decrease cholesterol. Come see what all the hype is about!

Directions

  1. Heat avocado oil in a saucepot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion to the pot and sauté 3 minutes. Stir in bell peppers and sauté 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in spice blend and sauté 1 minute to toast the spices.
  4. Stir in black beans and tomato sauce. Bring up to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and let simmer 8 minutes, or until peppers are tender.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving. Top with a dollop of plant-based sour cream, if desired.

Nutritional Highlights

  • Ancho chili powder, paprika, and crushed chilis all contain the compound capsaicin, which is rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Cumin and black pepper may help with digestion.
  • Onion and garlic have been linked to lower cancer risk (possibly due to organosulfur compounds and their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and detoxifying properties).
  • Cloves have been ranked as the #1 highest antioxidant source of any food.
  • Oregano is ranked as the food with the second-highest concentration of antioxidants (right behind cloves). Did you know that dried oregano contains even more antioxidants than fresh oregano?
  • Ceylon cinnamon adds a delicious complexity and may also have anti-inflammatory properties.
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