Description
Savor hearty Three Bean Chili, a comforting Mexican-inspired dish packed with protein and robust spices. Warm, satisfying flavors blend perfectly, promising a delightful meal that will satisfy hunger and spark culinary joy for you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28 ounces / 794 grams) diced tomatoes, with juices
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 jalapenos, seeds removed and diced
Spices and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or small piece of dark chocolate (about 0.5 ounces / 14 grams), optional
- Mineral salt & pepper, to taste
Additional Liquid:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth
Garnishes:
- Green onions, sliced
- Cashew sour cream
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Warm a generously sized cooking vessel over medium temperature, introducing olive oil to create a smooth cooking surface.
- Gently transform onion pieces until they become translucent and release their aromatic essence.
- Introduce minced garlic and finely chopped jalapeños, allowing them to meld and intensify for approximately 60 seconds.
- Sprinkle chili and chipotle powders into the fragrant mixture, stirring quickly to awaken their robust flavors without burning.
- Cascade black, kidney, and pinto beans into the pot, followed by diced tomatoes and their rich liquid.
- Incorporate a touch of cocoa powder or dark chocolate, which will deepen the chili’s complex flavor profile.
- Pour vegetable broth to create a harmonious liquid foundation, bringing the entire mixture to a gentle, rolling simmer.
- Reduce heat, cover the pot, and allow the ingredients to marry and develop their flavors for 20-25 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent sticking.
- Calibrate seasoning with salt and freshly cracked pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions, dollop cashew sour cream, and serve with zesty lime wedges for a bright, tangy finish.
Notes
- Swap out water for vegetable broth to enhance the depth of flavor and add more complexity to the chili.
- Toast spices briefly before adding other ingredients to unlock their full aromatic potential and intensify the overall taste profile.
- Use dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content for a richer, more nuanced flavor that doesn’t make the chili overly sweet.
- Consider adding a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar at the end of cooking to brighten the chili’s flavors and add a subtle tanginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg