Healthy Slow Cooker Chipotle Bean Chili: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 0 hours
Ingredients
– 2 cans of black beans, drained and rinsed
– 2 cans of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 can of pinto beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 can of diced tomatoes (with or without green chilies)
– 1 onion, chopped
– 3 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 bell pepper, chopped
– 1 cup of corn (frozen or canned)
– 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
– 2 teaspoons ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 4 cups vegetable broth
– Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
– Avocado, for topping (optional)
– Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Creating Healthy Slow Cooker Chipotle Bean Chili is effortless if you follow these steps:
1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray or rub with a little oil.
2. Chop Vegetables: Dice the onion, bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
3. Combine Ingredients: In the slow cooker, add the black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, bell pepper, corn, chopped chipotle peppers, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Add Broth: Pour in the vegetable broth and stir everything until combined.
5. Set the Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
6. Check for Doneness: Ensure everything is heated and the flavors meld; the chili should be thickened.
7. Taste and Adjust: Before serving, taste the chili and adjust the seasoning as needed.
8. Serve Hot: Ladle the chili into bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6 servings
- Calories: 300 kcal (per serving, approximate)
- Fat: 2g
- Protein: 15g