This chili tastes great, is very healthy, low in calories, high in protein, and can be enjoyed by everyone. It is made only from vegan, organic vegetables and foods. As a vegetarian who exercises and weight lifts, this is a great way to get a high amount of protein in a healthy manner without eating a large portion of food.

Each can holds roughly 2 cups of chili, which the can designates to be roughly 2 servings. In each serving, there is 200 calories and 13 grams of protein. If you consume the whole can at once, you will have consumed 400 calories and 26 grams of protein. A 400 calorie meal with 26 grams of protein is a very good meal to have. There is enough chili in each can to fill up anyone. Most meals have more than 400 calories with less than 20 grams of protein.

The most prominent flavor other than the beans is bell pepper. The chili is not very spicy, but does have a good, peppery taste. It is also very consistent. Generally, when I prepare this for myself, I add my own broccoli, hot peers, onions, and other vegetables. This does increase the calorie count by a small amount, but it also enhances the chili with the taste of fresh vegetables. Either way, it only takes a few minutes to prepare.

Even when eaten straight from the can, this chili has a great taste. I first ordered this chili to have a meal that I could take with me to my college courses, as I often did not have enough time to return to my apartment to eat. In between courses, I pulled this out of my backpack and ate it straight from the can. It is not heated up, but it still has a good taste, good consistency, and most importantly, is easily edible (unlike most things straight from the can).

Overall, I would recommend this to anyone who wants high quality, healthy chili that is high in protein.

For a snack.

This is the best black bean chili/soup I've ever had, canned or fresh, and I've been a big fan of anything black-bean for over 20 years (low fat black bean chili review). The flavor is exquisite, and the consistency is perfect. As soon as I popped off the top, the kitchen was filled with a yummy odor. I've tried black bean anything at restaurants in an attempt to find one that was good as mom used to make, to no avail. Finally I have found it (thanks to my wife). This is truly a home-run in the taste department, and it is very good for you to boot. I highly recommend it to any black bean or chili fan out there. YAY to Amy's. :)

Apologies to any vegans reading this. I am a carnivore, or perhaps more accurately an omnivore, but as such Amy's meatless black bean chili is currently my favorite, surpassing all of the various ready-made canned chilies-con-carne. I feel it is also superior to Amy's medium chili in the green can.

This black bean chili has great texture and flavor. Great with sour cream and/or cheddar cheese, excellent on loaded nachos. Planning to use it to cobble together some burritos, chili dogs, and frito pie.

My wife believes the only canned chili worth eating is Wolf's, which I find way too greasy and salty. I'm not normally a fan of the Amy's brand, but having gone through a lot of trial and error with others, I think this is the best for the money. I doctor mine with some chopped pickled jalapenos, some onion (raw), some Southwestern seasoning, and a dash of white pepper. Even for us non-vegans, it's delicious.