Drop Dead Recipes- Veggie & Black Bean Chili
I know most places are creeping into Spring right now, but there are always those cold, wet, rainy April days and who couldn’t use a warming bowl of chili on those days. I am heading into the New Zealand winter and kind of unsure what to expect. I know it will probably be a lot less dreary than endless Vancouver rain, though! I kind of look forward to those gloomy winter days when you can cozy up with a nice warm bowl of soup or chili.
This veggie & black bean chili is bursting with flavour from aromatic cumin, coriander, and chili powder. It’s packed with yummy extras like portobello mushrooms, and zucchini. I love using black beans in chili, as sometimes I find kidney beans a bit too starchy. Black beans also pair perfectly with tomatoes, spices, and my oh-so-delicious cashew sour cream. I use this dairy-free sour cream all the time and I actually prefer it to regular sour cream. I used to replace sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter topping, until milk products really started to irritate my stomach. Go ahead and use whatever you like to accompany this chili, be it sour cream, Greek yogurt, or my cashew sour cream- just make sure you don’t forget the avocado and green onions. You could also sprinkle a little cheese or dairy-free cheese on top for a little extra somethin’ somethin’.
16 Comments
Aimee / WallflowerGirl.co.uk
Definitely trying this. Bookmarked to try this weekend! Thanks for the delicious recipe 🙂
Koko (kokoskitchen.com)
Perfect!! Let me know what you think! 🙂
Angie
For me, chilli is a 4-season thing :-)) This look delish, Koko.
Koko (kokoskitchen.com)
Ooh, I like your style! 😉
Joyti
Looks delicious! Portabello and zucchini are pretty unique ingredients to add to a chili, but still pretty great.
The Peace Patch
I love mushrooms in chili and definitely with black beans! Looks superyumful! What is that crazycool ring you’re wearing in the photos?
Koko (kokoskitchen.com)
Mmm yes, mushrooms and black beans! And that’s my favourite ring ever! I bought it in Mexico a few years ago and I’m still in love with it. Never seen one like it anywhere else!! 🙂
Sophiesfoodiefiles
I love your version alot & also love the use of this cashew sour cream in this dish. Your recipe sounds like a great winner’s dish. It looks very Yum Yum.
inspirededibles
Creeping into spring is the operative word in some places, for sure! 😉 but seriously, I think I could enjoy this chili any time of year. How great is the addition of Portobello mushroom here? But it’s the cashew cream that’s killin’ me… oh. my. a must make just added to my list!! Great photos over at drop dead lovey. xx
Koko (kokoskitchen.com)
Thanks Joyti, I realize they are unique but quite a good option when using only veggies and no meat. Yum!
Koko (kokoskitchen.com)
The cashew sour cream is my favourite!! You can use it with anything 🙂
Koko (kokoskitchen.com)
I love the portobello here- something meaty and substantial makes this chili seem more like the ‘real thing’ for the non-veg people out there. The cashew cream is like a dream! Really, you can put it on anything. Thanks Kelly!!
vegan miam
Yay, Koko, another Drop Dead recipe – I love chili and yum on the portobello mushrooms and zucchini, and I prefer vegan sour cream or homemade sour cream using raw cashews, too! I am enjoying most of your drop dead recipes because they are and look drop dead gorgeous and delicious! Did you bring enough warm clothes for the NZ winter? Wishing you plenty of sunshine coming your way soon! Here in Oregon is a bit complicated, it was sunny for awhile, then it got gloomy and chilly. I can’t wait for summer to come!x x
Koko (kokoskitchen.com)
Yeah, it’s so much better homemade. Thank you so much- it’s so nice to hear that! I really put a ton of effort into these Drop Dead Recipes, and I work hard to make them adaptable for everyone’s diet, and level of cooking 🙂 It’s all about getting people eating healthier! I did bring some warm clothes for the NZ winter…nights are getting chilly now!! Sunshine will come soon to Oregon, that’s for sure! I envy the oncoming Summer…it’s always hard to look forward to winter!!
Savannah
Definitely making twice as much next time (at least). The whole household gobbled it up in a day! Delicious. Just wondering, do you know any of the nutritional information regarding this dish? Calories, etc?
Koko (kokoskitchen.com)
Soo happy to hear that!! Unfortunately I don’t have any exact nutritional info… I think there are some apps out there that you can plug the ingredients into and get some basic figures!