Spicy Three-Bean Chili with Warm Corn Tortillas
This spicy chili, made mostly from pantry staples, can be easily doubled to feed a crowd. A splash of rice vinegar gives it an unexpectedly bright and zesty flavor. Garnish bowls of chili with grated sharp cheddar cheese and additional fresh cilantro leaves, if you like.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 13 of 15 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Corn Tortilla | 1 medium flour (45g) | 140 |
| Pinto Bean | 1/2 cup (86g) canned | 122 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Black Bean | 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained | 114 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Oregano | 1 tsp dried (1.8g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Bean | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 small can (7 oz.) chipotle chilies in adobo
- 2 Tbs. olive oil or canola oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbs. chili powder
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 Tbs. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 2 tsp. rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 16 corn tortillas