Recipe for Black Bean Chili

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Black Bean Chili (Serves 4 to 6)

 

The spices in this recipe are for a fairly hot chili, but you can

adjust the amount of red chili peppers to your taste. Add fresh

pineapple or orange for a zesty and surprising variation!

Oh ­ you can also use pinto or red kidney beans with this recipe.

 

1 1/2 cups dry black beans (360 mil.)

2 Tbs. Canola oil (30 mil.)

5 medium garlic cloves, minced

2 medium yellow onions, chopped

1 Tbs. ground cumin (15 mil.)

1 Tbs. dried oregano (15 mil.)

3 Tbs. chili powder (45 mil.)

1 tsp. crushed red chili peppers (5 mil.)

2 cups crushed tomatoes (460 mil.)

3 jalapeno chili peppers, minced

1 cup chopped fresh pineapple or orange (optional) (230 mil.)

2 Tbs. tamari (15 mil.)

Fresh ground pepper

Fresh cilantro, for garnish

 

 

Sort through the beans for stones, which should be discarded. Rinse

the beans and cover them with water in a large heavy pot. Bring to a

full boil, drain and rinse again. Place in a pot with 6 cups (1.5

liters) of water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 hours.

 

When the beans have cooked for 1 hour, heat the oil in a large

skillet. Sauté the garlic and onions over high heat for 3 to 4

minutes, stirring frequently. When the onions begin to look

translucent, lower the heat to medium and stir in cumin, oregano

chili powder, and crushed red chili pepper. Cook for 3 or 4 minutes,

then add tomatoes and jalapenos. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring

frequently.

 

Stir this chili sauce into the pot of beans. Add pineapple or orange

if using. Simmer partially covered for another hour until beans are

soft. Adjust the tastes to your liking. If you want more spice, add

more jalapenos and crushed red pepper. As the chili simmers, keep the

consistency as thick as stew by adding more water if necessary.

Flavor with tamari and freshly ground pepper before serving. Garnish

with cilantro.

 

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