Chili con Queso

with black beans, fresh cilantro, and homemade guacamole.

We all have a favorite chili recipe, and this is mine. If you’ve never tried adding queso and homemade guac to your chili, run, don’t walk to your kitchen. This chili is like a party in your mouth, and it's so quick and easy. Serve with romaine and tortilla chips or your favorite rice and enjoy!

"Peanut butter is the secret ingredient crucial to any great chili."

What makes this the best chili?

*Peanut butter and homemade queso and guac

*Quick Meal - Ready in 20 minutes

*Versatile – Don't be afraid to experiment and add whatever you have on hand.

*Health Benefits – Fiber, iron, boosts satiety, reduced anxiety.

*Plant-based – Plant-based protein from the beans and nut butter.

Chili con Queso

Ingredients:

CHILI 🫘

• 1/2 yellow onion, diced

• Green onions, chopped

• 1 bell pepper, chopped

• 3 cloves minced garlic, or 2 tbsp minced

• 1 jalapeño, seeded, diced

• Cilantro leaves + stalks (finely chopped)

• Spice mix: 1 tsp coriander, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp chili powder, pinch cinnamon

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 2 tbsp PBfit or peanut butter

• 1 can black beans (with juice)

• 1 can dark red kidney beans (with juice)

• 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 1 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup or agave

• Salt + pepper

QUESO 🧀

• 20g tahini (or cashew butter, or boiled raw cashews)

• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

• 1/2 tbsp minced garlic

• 2 tbsp plain FF yogurt

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1/2 tsp paprika

• 1/4 tsp turmeric

• Water to thin

GUACAMOLE 🥑

• 1 ripe avocado, pitted

• 1 tbsp pickled red onion, chopped

• 1/2 tbsp minced garlic

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• Dash of olive oil *optional

• 1/2 tsp salt

• Cilantro

• Cherry tomatoes, diced

(Serves 3)

Method:

1. In a large, greased pot on medium heat, sauté garlic and onions for about 2 minutes (I added my veg to a food processor for chopping. This really helps to cut down on prep time).

2. Add spices and tomato paste with a small splash of water. Stir and cook 1 minute.

3. Add cilantro, pepper, jalapeño, tomatoes, beans, lime, maple syrup, PBfit or nut butter. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. While cooking, cook your rice (if using). I use 90-second microwaveable rice pouches or riced cauliflower to save time.

QUESO: Add ingredients to a small ramekin or bowl and mix until smooth. Add water to thin (you want a drizzly consistency).

GUACAMOLE: Add ingredients to a bowl and mash until smooth.

5. Serve chili in a bowl with romaine, rice or tortilla chips, queso, guacamole, and more fresh cilantro. You’re going to love it! <3

*Nutritional values may vary based on what you use.

Calories (1 serving, w/queso + guac)	Carbohydrates (g)	Fat (g)	Protein (g)
418	57	10	23