Bean and Bulgur Chili is great if you are on a high fiber diet or a anti-inflammatory diet. For a long time I was on a high fiber diet and this recipe introduced me to Bulgur. It is a cereal grain made from cracked wheat.
This chili is wonderful and if you have not had bulgur before please try this recipe. I originally found it my Taste of Home Healthy Cooking 2014 Annual Recipes Cookbook.
Cost Per Serving $2.64 as of September 2022
If you have zero ingredients then this recipe will cost about $26.42 as of September 2022.
If you have a fully stocked pantry this recipe will cost about $17.14.
- The cost per serving reduces to $1.71.
I am assuming you have salt and pepper and do not add it into the recipe total cost.
Stove Top
Recipe serves: 10
Serving size: 1 and 1/3 cup
Equipment needed: 2 pots
Cook time: 40 minutes
Equipment
Let's grocery shop!
I am assuming you have salt and pepper. It is not included in pantry and spices. If you have a fully stocked pantry you will have a savings of about $9.28.
Pantry & Spices
Total: $9.28 as of September 2022
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ground allspice $1.94
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chili powder $1.00
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ground cinnamon $1.18
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ground cumin $1.28
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olive oil $2.88
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dried oregano $1.00
Grocery
Total: $17.14 as of September 2022
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2 onions $1.20
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1 stalk celery $1.79
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1 medium green pepper $0.89
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1 garlic bulb $0.54
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1 pound carrots $0.98
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1 can diced tomatoes 28 oz $1.36
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1 can fire roasted tomatoes $1.24
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1 can black beans 14.5 oz $0.78
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1 can pinto beans 14.5 oz $0.78
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1 can kidney beans 14.5 oz $0.78
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1 can vegetable broth 14.5 oz $0.79
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1 can tomato paste $0.76
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1 bag bulgur $4.09
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1 sour cream 8 oz $1.16
Let's prep!
2 large onions |
2 celery ribs |
1 large green pepper |
4 teaspoons olive oil |
4 garlic cloves |
1 large carrot |
2 tablespoons chili powder |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 teaspoon ground pepper |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice |
1 can diced tomatoes 28 oz |
1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes 14.5 oz |
1 can kidney beans 15 oz |
1 can pinto beans 15 oz |
1 can black beans 15 oz |
1 can vegetable broth 14 oz |
1/3 cup tomato paste |
1 cup bulgur |
sour cream – topping |
- Gather all of the ingredients and measuring tools
- In a medium bowl add:
- 2 large onions chopped
- 2 celery ribs thinly sliced
- 1 green pepper chopped
- In a small prep bowl add:
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- In a small prep bowl add:
- 1 shredded carrot
- In a small prep bowl add:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- Rinse all the beans in a colander; set aside.
Let's cook!
- Complete the Prep from the Prep tab above.
- Place the Dutch oven on medium low heat with 4 teaspoons of olive oil.
- Sauté the green pepper mixture until tender.
- Add the garlic for 1 minute.
- Add the carrot and seasonings and stir for 1 minute.
- Add and stir well:
- diced tomatoes
- fire roasted tomatoes
- kidney beans
- pinto beans
- black beans
- vegetable broth
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- While the bean mixture is simmering cook the bulgur to package directions.
- Stir the bulgur into the chili. Enjoy!
This recipe can also be found in Weekly Dinners for 4 under $70 – Menu 3