Black Bean Sweet & Hot Chili (Vegetarian) Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 35 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
🔍 Description: Make and share this Black Bean Sweet & Hot Chili (Vegetarian) recipe, a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Celery rib |
| 1/2 | Bell pepper |
| 2 | Garlic cloves |
| 2 tsp | Ground cumin |
| 2 tsp | Dried oregano |
| 1 can | Canned black beans |
| 3 | Tomatoes and green chilies |
| 2 tbsp | Fresh lemon juice |
| 2 cups | Cooked rice |
| 1/4 cup | Fresh cilantro |
| Salt and pepper to taste |
Instructions:
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Heat the Olive Oil:
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat in a large pot for about 1 minute.
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Sauté Vegetables:
- Add finely chopped onion, celery rib, diced bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot.
- Stir in ground cumin and dried oregano.
- Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender and aromatic.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Pour in the canned black beans and tomatoes with green chilies.
- Squeeze in fresh lemon juice for a zesty kick.
- Optionally, add a dash of hot pepper sauce for extra heat.
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Bring to a Simmer:
- Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer.
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Simmer:
- Let the chili simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Mash Beans:
- Take half a cup of the black beans and mash them with a fork or potato masher.
- Stir the mashed beans into the chili to thicken the consistency.
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Continue Simmering:
- Cover the pot and continue to simmer the chili slowly for an additional 15 minutes.
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Season to Taste:
- Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to your preference.
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Serve:
- To serve, mound a generous portion of cooked rice in a heated deep platter.
- Ladle the hot black bean chili over the rice.
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro for a burst of color and flavor.
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Enjoy:
- Serve your Black Bean Sweet & Hot Chili (Vegetarian) piping hot and savor the delicious combination of flavors and textures.
This delightful vegetarian dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re cooking for a family dinner or entertaining guests. Enjoy the hearty goodness of black beans, the sweetness of tomatoes, and the kick of spices in every spoonful.
