
Mixed Bean Chilli
This Mexican mixed bean chilli is delicious and super easy to make. In this bean chilli I use Mexican flavours which creates a bowl of warm, aromatic and smokey chilli. This recipe is also made using just one pot.
About the Ingredient
Beans, legume and peas are part of the Fabaceae family. They are native to central America and Peru. Beans are a summer crop that need a warm climate to grow. It will normally take 2 months for the beans too mature from planted to harvest.
Health Benefits of Beans
- Beans have many health benefits because they are a nutritious dense food. They contain high amounts of folate, iron, fibre, magnesium and zinc which are essential for high energy levels.
- They also contain a high amount of protein and amino acids which is essential for muscle growth.

This Mixed Bean Chilli Recipe is Suitable For…
- Celiac (Gluten free)
- Vegans (Vegetarians & lactose intolerant)
More Vegetarian/Vegan Recipes
Mixed Bean Chilli
This Mexican mixed bean chilli is delicious and super easy to make. In this mixed bean chilli I use Mexican flavours which creates a bowl of warm, aromatic and smokey chilli. This recipe is also made using just one pot.
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 298kcal
Cost: £4
Equipment
- Medium Pot
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 1 Red onion diced
- 1 Capsicum pepper diced
- 3 Garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 1 ½ tbsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Chipotle paste
- 400 g Diced tomatoes
- 500 ml Veg stock
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Oregano dried
- 3 400g tins Mixed beans drained
- Sea salt & Pepper to taste
Garnish
- 1 Lime cut into 4 wedges
- 1 handful of corriander to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium sized pot over a medium-low heat sauté the onion and capsicum pepper for 5 minutes, until soften. Add the garlic and sauté for a further 2 minutes. Add cumin and paprika and once you can start to smell the spices stir though your chipotle paste then add your tomatoes, stock, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Bring to the boil, add the beans then turn down the heat and simmer for 40-45 minutes. You may need to add a little water as you go if the chilli becomes too thick.
- Season to taste and serve fresh from the pan with a lime wedge.
Notes
- If chipotle paste is not available use another medium heat chilli paste.
- Serve with either tortilla wraps, tortilla chips, rice or a combination of 2.


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Tonje
I love how hearty and simple this chili is – such a good winter recipe.
Jackslobodian
Thank you
Mahy
I can’t believe how healthy AND delicious at the same time this chilli is! Such a fabulous way to warm up on a cold winter evening!
Jackslobodian
It’s definitely the best of both words. Health and deliciousness.
Veena Azmanov
Love the spices and the one pot option. A delicious meal for my Vegetarian friends too. Love the nutrition value too.
Jackslobodian
Thank you 🙂
Julia
Perfect recipe for winter season! Thanks for inspiration 🙂
Jackslobodian
No problem!
Annie @ Annie's Noms
This looks fantastic!! I love a good homemade chilli and I also loved loads of beans and pulses, so this is right up my street!
Jackslobodian
Yes a good homemade chilli is miles better then a bought in chilli. Especially when it’s wayyy more healthier!
Nehaa
Sounds like a flavorsome and easy chilli recipe! Thanks for reminding me that I need to make some chili soon. 😉
Jackslobodian
Haha! No problem
Megan Stevens
Yum! The chipotle paste and brown sugar in the chili base sound amazing!
Jackslobodian
Agreed! They both enchant the flavours of each other with the mix of sweet and spicy 🙂
Sonia
This mix bean chili looks so delicious and hearty! Perfect winter meal.
Jackslobodian
Thank you 🙂
Danielle Wolter
I am all about eating me some chili when it’s cold out side. This sounds delicious!
Jackslobodian
Thank you
David
Mmm, love a good chili. Nice to have a meatless option like this.
Jackslobodian
And it stills provides a high amount of protein!