06 Jan
2023
Recipe of the Month for January
Black Bean Chili
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1½ teaspoons sea salt
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 3 cups cooked black beans, plus 1 cup of their liquid (amount in 2 cans beans)
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chiles, no need to drain
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne, optional
Topping Options
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Avocado
- Sliced serranos or jalapeños
- Cilantro
- Pickled onions
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add the garlic and chili powder and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the beans, bean liquid, tomatoes, green chiles, maple syrup, and a few grinds of pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili has thickened.
- Stir in the lime juice and season to taste with more salt, pepper, chili powder, and cayenne, if desired.
- Serve with lime wedges and desired toppings.
