Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 2 cans black beans - 400 g each, drained and rinsed
• 400 g canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 medium onion - finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic - minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika - optional
• 150 g corn - frozen or canned (about 1 cup)
• 250 ml vegetable stock
• 0.5 tsp salt - plus more to taste
• 0.25 tsp black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
2. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika (if using). Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, black beans, corn, and vegetable stock.
4. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 18–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.