Slow-Cooker Spicy Black Bean and Barbecue Chili

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
39%
Slow-Cooker Spicy Black Bean and Barbecue Chili
825 min.
6
432kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your meal routine with a hearty and flavorful dish? Look no further than this Slow-Cooker Spicy Black Bean and Barbecue Chili! Perfect for those who are gluten-free and dairy-free, this chili is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for lunch, dinner, or any time you crave a satisfying meal.

Imagine coming home after a long day to the enticing aroma of chili wafting through your kitchen. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over hours of cooking. The combination of tender black beans, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, and smoky hickory barbecue sauce creates a delightful balance of heat and sweetness that will tantalize your taste buds.

This recipe serves six, making it perfect for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. Plus, it’s loaded with plant-based protein from the veggie crumbles, ensuring you stay full and satisfied. Top it off with fresh bell peppers and cilantro for a burst of color and flavor. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this chili is sure to impress and become a staple in your recipe collection. Dive into a bowl of warmth and comfort with this easy-to-make chili that’s sure to become a favorite!

Ingredients

  • pound black beans dried rinsed
  • 10 cups water 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • cup onion chopped
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • cups water 
  • 14.5 ounces canned tomatoes diced with green chilies, undrained canned
  • cup barbecue sauce 
  •  chipotles in adobo finely chopped
  • cups crumbles frozen
  • cup bell pepper green red chopped
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • dutch oven
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Heat beans and 10 cups water to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.
  2. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender and light golden brown.
  3. Drain beans.
  4. Place beans in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
  5. Add 4 cups water and onion mixture.
  6. Cover and cook on low heat setting 10 to 12 hours or until beans are tender. Stir in tomatoes, barbecue sauce, chili, adobo sauce and frozen veggie crumbles. Cover and cook on high heat setting 30 minutes.
  7. Serve chili sprinkled with bell pepper and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories432kcal
Protein20.62%
Fat10.14%
Carbs69.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.5
Glycemic Load
0.9
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
30.628695736761%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
11.65mg
Delphinidin
13.99mg
Malvidin
8.02mg
Luteolin
1.17mg
Isorhamnetin
1.34mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
6.37mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:431.69kcal
21.58%
Fat:4.99g
7.68%
Saturated Fat:0.82g
5.13%
Carbohydrates:76.68g
25.56%
Net Carbohydrates:61.35g
22.31%
Sugar:21.29g
23.65%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:648.69mg
28.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.84g
45.67%
Folate:350.15µg
87.54%
Vitamin B1:1.09mg
72.77%
Fiber:15.33g
61.3%
Manganese:1.03mg
51.59%
Potassium:1510.13mg
43.15%
Copper:0.84mg
42.15%
Magnesium:154.6mg
38.65%
Vitamin B12:2.27µg
37.85%
Phosphorus:361.27mg
36.13%
Vitamin C:29.71mg
36.02%
Iron:6.45mg
35.84%
Vitamin B6:0.67mg
33.64%
Vitamin B3:5.6mg
28.01%
Zinc:3.41mg
22.72%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.52%
Calcium:161.01mg
16.1%
Vitamin K:15.31µg
14.58%
Vitamin B5:0.92mg
9.18%
Vitamin E:1.31mg
8.72%
Vitamin A:337.58IU
6.75%
Selenium:3.67µg
5.25%