Black Bean Vegetarian Chili

this flavor packed chili could do no harm!

Posted by Michelle2states

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Equipment Needed:
•Medium pot
•10” chef’s knife
•Cutting board
•Grater
•Slotted spoon

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You Will Need (12 things)

  • Soy Sauce
  • 1 oz Unsweetened Chocolate
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp Marjoram
  • 2 Celery Single Sticks
  • 4 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Onion(s) Large
  • Soy Sauce
  • Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese

Steps (1 step, 1800 minutes)

  1. 1

    Preparation:
    1. Pick over the black beans, then soak them in 8 cups of water for 6 to 8 hours. Drain them and cook in 8 cups of water until tender, about 1 hour. Drain, reserving all the cooking liquid.

    2. In a large skillet, sauté the onion in the oil until soft. Add the garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper and jalapeno peppers; sauté 3 to 5 minutes longer.

    3. Combine the sautéed vegetables and cooked beans in a large pot. Add the herbs, spices, salt, lemon juice and chocolate. Pour in about 1 1/2 cups of the reserved cooking liquid or as needed to keep the chili loose. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    4. As the chili simmers, place the pumpkin seeds in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Dry-toast them, stirring and tossing until the seeds glisten and begin to brown. Sprinkle a few drops of soy sauce on them and allow them to cool.

    5. Serve in bowls with the pumpkin seeds sprinkled on top. Add sour cream and/or grated cheese, if desired.