Vegetarian Black Bean Chili
original recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cans black beans
2 yellow or green bell peppers
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
5 to 6 medium-sized garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 4 oz. canned diced green chiles (or 1-2 medium-sized minced anaheim or poblano chiles)
2 teaspoons dried basil (or 1 tablespoon fresh basil)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste
1/2 cup tomato puree
1 cup quinoa
Directions
1. Heat oil in skillet. Add garlic and all other seasonings, lime juice, bell peppers, and chiles. Saute over medium heat until peppers and chiles are tender (about 15 minutes).
2. Add saute to beans and tomato puree. Simmer covered over low heat for about 20 min., stirring occasionally.
3. While the chili is simmering, make your quinoa.
4. Serve with dollop of lite sour cream, sprinkle of cheese, or without any toppings.
Information
- Category
- Main Dishes, Beans