A savory chili featuring black beans, corn, spices, and a zesty lime crema topping.
# Components:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 large onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
→ Beans & Corn
06 - 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed
07 - 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with juices
08 - 1.5 cups frozen or canned corn, drained
09 - 1 cup vegetable broth
→ Spices
10 - 2 tablespoons chili powder
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
15 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
→ Lime Crema
16 - 0.5 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
17 - Zest of 1 lime
18 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
19 - Pinch of salt
→ Garnishes
20 - Chopped fresh cilantro
21 - Sliced avocado
22 - Sliced green onions
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic, diced bell pepper, and chopped jalapeño. Cook for 3 minutes until vegetables are fragrant and tender-crisp.
03 - Add drained black beans, diced tomatoes with their juices, drained corn, and vegetable broth to the pot.
04 - Sprinkle chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine all spices evenly.
05 - Bring the chili to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
06 - While chili simmers, combine sour cream or Greek yogurt with lime zest, fresh lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
07 - Sample the chili and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or spices as needed to reach desired flavor profile.
08 - Ladle hot chili into serving bowls and top each portion with a dollop of lime crema and optional garnishes of cilantro, avocado, and green onions.
