CAFé BRENDA BLACK BEAN VEGETABLE CHILI

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Café Brenda Black Bean Vegetable Chili image

Provided by Jane Stern

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Herb     Onion     Super Bowl     Celery     Carrot     Winter     Jalapeño     Seed

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 1/2 cups dried black beans
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 large carrots, diced
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 to 3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried Mexican
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
soy sauce
sour cream, optional
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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 jalapeño peppers; sauté 3 to 5 minutes longer.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Serve in bowls with the pumpkin seeds sprinkled on top. Add sour cream and/or grated cheese, if desired.

James Summers
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This chili is so bad, it's almost funny. I'm not sure how anyone could eat this and enjoy it. It's a culinary disaster.


Margarito Anzures
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This chili is the worst thing I've ever eaten. It's an insult to chili. I would rather eat dog food than this chili.


fluffy fox
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This chili is a waste of time and ingredients. It's bland, boring, and not worth the effort. Don't bother making this recipe.


Sohag Boas
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I'm not sure what happened, but my chili turned out nothing like the picture. It was brown and mushy, and it didn't taste very good.


Jenisha Budhathoki
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This chili is the worst chili I've ever had. It was bland, watery, and flavorless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


hesborn augustine
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chili turned out terrible. It was too salty and the beans were hard. I don't know what went wrong.


Ndidi Patience
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This chili was a disappointment. The vegetables were bland and the broth was watery. I won't be making this again.


victoria hyginus
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I thought this chili was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't make it again.


Kabita Dhimal
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This chili is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I might try making it with less cayenne pepper next time.


Mani Malik
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I'm not a big fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed this chili. The vegetables and spices really balanced out the flavor.


Ronish Basnet
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped zucchini and carrots, and it turned out great.


Ricardo Vela
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I made this chili for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the flavor and the fact that it was so healthy.


kopi raj
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This chili is amazing! I love the smoky flavor and the hint of sweetness from the corn. It's also really filling and satisfying.


Jordan Heintz
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I was a bit skeptical about this chili at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now one of my favorite chili recipes. The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect.


Md Rabail
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This chili is delicious and healthy. I love that it's packed with vegetables and lean protein. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Khalil Marimba
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I've made this chili several times now, and it's always a winner. The flavors are amazing, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Bogdan Alexandru Simion
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This chili was a hit with my family! The black beans and vegetables added a nice texture and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


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