Two Bean Chili with Bbq Sauce
Warm up your weeknights with this bold and satisfying Two Bean Chili with BBQ Sauce, a hearty plant-based dish that’s bursting with smoky, tangy flavor. Combining tender black beans and kidney beans with fire-roasted tomatoes, aromatic spices, and a unique twist of sweet barbecue sauce and maple syrup, this chili is the ultimate comfort food with a touch of Southern flair. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s perfect for busy evenings, meal prepping, or cozy gatherings. Serve it on its own, over rice, or alongside cornbread for a complete and flavorful feast. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this vegan chili is as vibrant as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 15-ounce can canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the diced red bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes.
Add the minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Stir and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the black beans, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir to combine.
Pour in the vegetable broth and stir in the barbecue sauce and maple syrup.
Season with salt and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired. Enjoy with cornbread or over rice for a hearty meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1871 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.2 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7122 mg | 310% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 331.0 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 68.6 g | 245% | |
| Total Sugars | 133.9 g | ||
| Protein | 61.9 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 574 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 24.1 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 4869 mg | 104% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
