This deliciously spicy vegetarian bean chili is a staple in our household. It’s super quick and easy to prepare.

Bean Chili

Vanessa Vermaak

This deliciously spicy vegetarian bean chili is a staple in our household. It's super quick and easy to prepare.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Dinner, Vegetarian

Servings

1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Onion Finely chopped
2 Tbsp Mexican Spice Mix Increase if you like it more spicy
1 Small Chili, finely sliced Increase if you like it more spicy
1 Clove of garlic Crushed
1 Tin of chopped tomatoes 400g
1 tsp Sugar
250 Grams Mexican Corn Mix Or the equivalent of tinned sweet corn kernels (drained), or frozen corn
1 Tin of black beans, drained 400g
2 Tbsp Finely chopped chives
Salt & Pepper to taste
¼ Cup Cheddar, grated

Preheat the oven to 180°C and set aside an oven dish
Prepare all the ingredients that require chopping, slicing, crushing and grating and set aside ready for use
Place a large pan on medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion and sweat off for around 2 minutes until just softened (not browned). Add the garlic, chili and spice mix and stir for another 1 – 2 minutes. Add the tin of tomato and the sugar and simmer on low heat for around 5 – 8 minutes. Add the corn mix (if using frozen, add after 5 minutes, if using non frozen/tinned, add after 8 minutes of cooking the tomato). Cook for 3 – 5 minutes
Stir through the beans and chives and season to taste with salt & pepper
Add the bean chili to the oven dish and sprinkle over the grated cheese. Bake for 5 – 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and starts turning a little golden
Garnish with fresh coriander and extra chili if you wish. Serve with corn chips, guacamole and salsa (optional)

For a vegan option just omit the cheese or replace with a vegan cheese alternative.

Feel free to let me know if you’d like to know how we prepare our homemade guacamole and salsa. I’d be happy to share it here.

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Keyword Bean Chili, Chili, Vegetarian Chili, Vegetarian Dish, Vegetarian Main

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