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Mango Black Bean Chili Recipe

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Looking for a hearty, wholesome, and flavor-packed chili with a tropical twist? This Mango Black Bean Chili combines protein-rich quinoa and black beans with smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, spices, and sweet mango chunks for a bold and vibrant dish. It’s cozy comfort food with a refreshing surprise in every bite!

Ingredients of Mango Black Bean Chili Recipe

  • 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa (about ¾ cup dry)
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tsp allspice
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 3 ripe mangos — 2 ½ cups diced, plus extra for garnish (Keitt variety recommended)
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 (28-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
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Instructions

1. Cook the Quinoa

  • Place ¾ cup quinoa and 1 ½ cups water in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes until the water is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat and let steam, covered, for 5 minutes.

2. Prep the Vegetables

  • Dice the onion and green pepper.
  • Mince the garlic.
  • Roughly chop the cilantro.
  • Dice mangos (2 ½ cups for chili + extra for garnish).

3. Build the Chili Base

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Sauté onion for 5 minutes until soft.
  • Add garlic and green pepper, cooking another 5 minutes.
  • Stir in Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and allspice. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

4. Simmer the Chili

  • Add black beans, both types of tomatoes, cilantro, kosher salt, and 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa (save the rest for later use).
  • Pour in 2 cups water.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

5. Add Mango & Finish

  • Stir in diced mango, then remove from heat.
  • Serve warm, garnished with fresh mango, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, cashew cream, or vegan nacho cheese.

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