Sunday, May 31, 2009

The Ultimate Vegetarian Chili

    3 tablespoon olive oil
    3 chopped onions
    1 tablespoon chili powder
    1 tablespoon ground cumin
    1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    2 peppers, chopped
    3 garlic cloves, chopped
    3 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
    1 large can, undrained, of tomatoes, chopped
    1 cup water
    1 can red kidney beans, rinsed & drained
    1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
    2 cups fresh or frozen corn
    1/2 cup bulgur or quinoa
    salt and pepper
    cilantro (optional)

Directions:

In a large pan, saute the onions and spices.  Add peppers and garlic for 1 min. Add cocoa, tomatoes, and water; bring to a boil. Add kidney and black beans, corn and bulgur.  Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 15 min. or until bulgur is cooked.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  To serve, sprinkle with  cilantro.

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