Hearty blend of black beans, corn, and spices finished with tangy lime crema for rich, comforting flavor.
# What you'll need:
→ 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 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
07 - 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
08 - 1 1/2 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 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Lime Crema
16 - 1/2 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
# Method:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic, diced bell pepper, and jalapeño. Cook for 3 additional minutes until vegetables become fragrant and tender.
03 - Add black beans, diced tomatoes with juices, corn, and vegetable broth to the pot.
04 - Sprinkle in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
05 - Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and cook for 20-25 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 - Taste chili and adjust salt, pepper, and spice levels as desired.
08 - Ladle hot chili into bowls and top each serving with a dollop of lime crema. Add optional garnishes of fresh cilantro, avocado slices, and green onions.
