Black Bean Chili
Recipe Type: Entree
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Serves: 4
If you are looking for a nutritious chili that is easy to prepare this recipe is for you. It is made with healthy ingredients that are easy to have on hand and can be used in many dishes, such as soft tacos, tostados, frittata, enchiladas, or enjoyed on its own. The Healthy Sauté cooking method makes this recipe even healthier without using heated oils, fat or compromising flavor.
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper diced about ¼ inch pieces
- 1-1/2 cups + 1 TBS vegetable broth
- 6 medium cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 cans black beans, drained
- 1 can (8oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15oz) diced tomatoes, (do not drain)
- 2 TBS ground cumin
- 2 TBS red chili powder
- 2 TBS dried oregano
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
- salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Directions:
- Heat 1 TBS broth in a medium size soup pot. Healthy Sauté onion and bell pepper in broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes stirring frequently, until translucent. Add garlic, cumin, red chili powder and continue to sauté for another minute.
- Add 1 ½ cups broth and rest of ingredients, except cilantro and corn. Simmer for another 20 minutes uncovered. Add corn and cook for another 2 minutes. Add chopped cilantro and season with salt & pepper to taste.