Green Chili with White Beans

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Posted by: Tracie

 

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Green Chili with White Beans

 

Recipe By :The One-Dish Vegetarian--Maria Robbins

Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans Chili-No Meat

Hot And Spicy Vegetarian

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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4 tablespoons olive oil

6 pounds large yellow onions -- peeled and coarsely chopped

6 large carrots -- peeled and coarsely chopped

6 stalks celery -- trimmed and coarsely chopped

8 cloves garlic -- finely chopped

2 4-ounce cans chopped mild green chiles

3 jalapeno peppers -- seeded and finely chopped

4 large ripe tomatoes -- peeled, seeded, and coasely chopped

---or 1 {28-ounce} can whole tomatoes,

drained and coarsely chopped---

1 bunch parsley -- finely chopped

2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds -- toasted

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon dried thyme

4 cups white beans -- soaked 4 hours or overnight

3 quarts vegetable broth or water

1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

2 bay leaves

Salt -- to taste

1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

 

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute the onions,

carrots, and celery for 10 to 15 minutes. Add the garlic and chiles and

saute, stirring for 2 minutes longer. Stir in tomatoes, parsley, cumin,

oregano, and thyme.

2. Drain the beans and add them together with 2 1/2 quarts broth or water to

the pot with the vegetables. Add black pepper and bay leaves.

3. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until beans are

tender and the chili has thickened. Check the chili frequently while it is

cooking and add more water or broth if necessary. Season with salt and pepper

to taste. Stir in chopped cilantro and fresh thyme leaves. Remove bay leaves

and serve. Serve with rice, tomato salsa, and freshly grated Monterey Jack

cheese.

 

 

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Per serving: 385 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (12% calories from fat); 19g

Protein; 68g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 79mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 4 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1

Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates