Whole30 Hearty Bean and Corn Chili
Warm up with a bowl of Whole30 Hearty Bean and Corn Chili, a robust and satisfying recipe perfect for clean-eating enthusiasts. Packed with nutrient-rich veggies like zucchini, colorful bell peppers, and juicy tomatoes, this chili combines the smoky depth of chili spices—paprika, cumin, and cayenne—with tender ground beef for a protein-rich punch. Ready in under an hour, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner, beautifully garnished with fresh cilantro, creamy avocado, and a zesty squeeze of lime. Whether you're staying committed to your Whole30 goals or simply craving a healthy comfort food, this chili promises bold flavors and wholesome ingredients in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 pound ground beef
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces canned tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 small zucchini
- 0.25 cup ciantro
- 1 whole avocado
- 1 whole lime
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Dice the onion and bell peppers and mince the garlic cloves.
Once the oil is hot, add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Add the bell peppers and minced garlic to the pot. Stir occasionally and cook for another 3 minutes.
Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks to about 5-7 minutes.
Once the beef is browned, stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
Cut the zucchini into small cubes and add them to the pot.
Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the chili is simmering, roughly chop the cilantro and cut the avocado and lime for garnish.
Once the chili has thickened and the flavors have melded, remove from heat.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
406 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 785 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 16.5 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 931 mg | 20% | |
*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.
