Nonary Bean Chili with Smoky Chipotle and Sweet Corn

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

A rich and smoky vegetarian chili featuring nine varieties of beans, chipotle peppers, and sweet corn for depth and warmth. This Latin American recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs olive oil, yellow onion, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked mixed beans (kidney, black, pinto, navy, cannellini, garbanzo, lima, cranberry, great northern)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 minced chipotle peppers in adobo
• 1 can (14 oz) canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup sweet corn kernels
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced yellow onion and 1 medium diced red bell pepper, sauté for 5 minutes until softened and edges start to brown.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 minced chipotle peppers in adobo, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 cups cooked mixed beans, 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, 2 cups vegetable broth, 2 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Bring to a simmer.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup sweet corn kernels, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until chili thickens and flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream or shredded cheese.