T&T Black bean vegetarian chili .

evan

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Most vegetarian chilies I have made so far has been too soupy, and the taste has often been just so.

This chili tastes great, much thanks to the sweet potato that balances the flavors great. Also, this dish has got a great texture, and served with rice it's an excellent combination of proteins.

Ingredients:

•2 cloves garlic, minced

•1 small onion, diced

•2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped

•2 medium carrots, sliced

•1/2 red bell pepper, chopped (optional)

•2 tbsp olive oil

•1 15 ounce can black beans

•1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes or tomato sauce

•1/2 cup vegetable broth

•1 tbsp chili powder

•1 tsp cumin

•1/2 tsp cayenne (or to taste)

•1/2 tsp garlic powder

•1/2 tsp salt

•1/4 tsp black pepper

Preparation:

Sautee onions and garlic in olive oil for a minute or two, then add sweet potatoes, carrots and bell pepper until onions are soft, about 5-6 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium low, and add remaining ingredients, stirring to combine well.

Simmer, partially covered and stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes, until flavors have mingled and vegetables are cooked.

Makes 5 servings of homemade black bean chili.

 
Eva, here's another great one - I've made it many times: Vegetable Chili

VEGETABLE CHILI

(I increase the spices, and add smoked paprika, and serve it with brown rice)

From Bon Appétit: "Even better over rice. Top it with sour cream and grated cheddar cheese." (I omit the toppings).

INGREDIENTS:

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
6 large garlic cloves, chopped (I crush them first)
3 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice (I use 1 28-oz can and 1 14-oz can San Marzano tomatoes)
1 4-ounce can diced mild green chilies
3 tablespoons chili powder (I use more)
1 tablespoon ground cumin (I use a little more)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 15- to 16-ounce cans kidney beans, drained (I use pinto beans)
2 green bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (I use red bell peppers)
1 10-ounce package frozen corn kernels (I use 1 15-oz can, unsweetened and unsalted)

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
Add onion and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices, green chilies, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Cook 10 minutes to blend flavors.
Add beans, bell peppers and corn. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chili is thick, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes (I cook it much longer, about 1 hour).
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serves 6.

From Bon Appétit

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/4420

 
Thanks Meryl, I'll try yours too (I'm always open for a new great chili recipe smileys/smile.gif

 
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