Black Bean Chili

Ingredients · for 4 (scales to your household)

• 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil not counted
• 1 White onion not counted
• 1 Red bell pepper not counted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Sea salt not counted
• 3 Garlic cloves not counted
• 3 tablespoons Chili powder* not counted
• 3 cups Black beans (plus 1 cup of their liquid (amount in 2 cans beans)) not counted
• 1 can Diced fire-roasted tomatoes not counted
• 1 can Green chiles, no need to drain not counted
• 1 teaspoon Maple syrup not counted
• Freshly ground black pepper not counted
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice not counted
• 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne not counted
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt not counted
• Avocado not counted
• Sliced serranos or jalapeños not counted
• Cilantro not counted
• Pickled onions not counted
• Tortilla chips not counted

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages.

Method

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.