Sunday, January 20, 2008

Vegetarian Chili

A sweet variety of chili, suitable for ALL phases of the South Beach Diet. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large sweet onion, chopped 2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup canned vegetable broth 32 ounce can crushed tomatoes 14 ounce can black beans, drained 14 ounce can kidney beans, drained Freshly cracked black pepper to taste 1 to 2 teaspoons dried chipotle pepper powder, or to taste Over moderate heat, add olive oil to a stockpot or Dutch oven. Add onion, peppers and garlic and saute' for 3 to 5 minutes, or until soft. Stir in 1/2 cup of the vegetable broth, and the crushed tomatoes. Add beans to mixture and combine well. If too thick, add additional vegetable broth, up to 1/2 cup more. Gradually season with chipotle pepper, to taste. Reduce heat and simmer 10 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serves 4 - generously.

1 comment:

KellytheCulinarian said...

Great recipe, I'll have to give it a try.

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