# Black bean chili on a budget

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Black bean chili on a budget has about 450 kcal and 16 g of protein per serving, takes 35 minutes and serves 5. Five dinners from the cheapest shelf in the shop.

| Per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbs | 88 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Time | 35 minutes |
| Serves | 5 |

## Ingredients
- 500 g canned black beans, drained
- 2 cans chopped tomatoes (800 g)
- 1 onion
- 2 bell peppers
- 300 g rice (dry)
- 1 tbsp oil
- Cumin, chilli, smoked paprika

## Steps
1. Start the rice. Fry the onion and peppers in the oil for 5 minutes.
2. Add the spices and stir for 1 minute.
3. Add the beans and tomatoes and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Season, and split it into five boxes.

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*Calories and macros are approximate: calculated from standard values per 100 g (USDA FoodData Central) for the ingredients as listed. Brands differ.*

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