Vegetarian Chili Bean

Overview

This is a great, low calorie dish which is also quite filling.

Ingredients

• 1 and half tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 and half small cups of dried black beans
• 1 and half small cups of dried brown beans
• 8 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 and half onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small cup diced carrots
• 1 small cup diced capsicum (bell peppers)
• 1 small cup diced celery
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• 4 serrano chillies sliced
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 2 cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
• Black pepper to taste

Directions

• Boil the beans in salted water for about 45 minutes or until tender, then drain and keep aside
• Heat oil in pan and add onions and garlic and sautee until onions are tender
• Add carrots and cook for 10 minutes
• Add celery and bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes on low heat
• Add black pepper, cumin, garlic powder and bay leaves
• Blend crushed tomatoes, chilli powder and serrano peppers in a blender and add to pan
• Cook high heat for 10 minutes, then add the cooked, drained beans
• Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes
• Serve hot

Keywords: Chilli, Chili, Bean, Vegetarian