Description
This kid-friendly three-bean veggie chili makes mealtime easy. It is a hearty and nutritious dish that appeals to young palates. This recipe focuses on simple ingredients and avoids strong spices, making it a perfect family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (mild)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, corn chips, chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften, about 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, and cannellini beans. Add vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together.
- Bring the chili to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, taste and adjust seasonings if needed. For a smoother texture, you can use an immersion blender to partially blend a portion of the chili, if your kids prefer.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, or some crushed corn chips.
Notes
- This chili freezes well. Make a big batch and save some for busy weeknights.
- If your kids are hesitant about beans, try mashing some of them before adding to the pot.
- For extra hidden veggies, grate carrots or zucchini into the pot with the bell peppers.
- Adjust the chili powder to your family’s spice preference; start with less for very young children.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 20g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg