Black Bean Chili

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                            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to Freddie Johnson for this food for thought:

I used to eat a lot of natural foods until I learned that most people die of natural causes.

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                            TODAY'S RECIPE
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Here's a meatless stew for the vegetarians among us. It also makes a
great side dish for those of us who would rather have meat as the main dish.

Black Bean Chili

2 15-oz (425 g) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 15-oz (425 g) can chopped tomatoes with their liquid
1 cup (250 ml) chicken stock or water
1-2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded, and chopped
1-2 onions, chopped
4-6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 canned chipotle chile in adobo, chopped (optional)
1 bay (laurel) leaf
2 Tbs (30 ml) chili powder
1 Tbs (15 ml) cumin seeds
1 Tbs (15 ml) dried oregano
Cayenne pepper to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Optional garnishes:
Chopped cilantro (coriander leaves)
Chopped scallions (spring onions)
Chopped radishes
Shredded cheese
Sour cream

Combine all the ingredients in a heavy pot or slow cooker. Cover tightly
and bake in a preheated 300F (150C) oven, or simmer over a very low
flame on the stove top, or cook in the slow cooker set on high, for 2 to
3 hours. Serve with any or all optional garnishes if desired.
Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Thu Jan 28 23:37:01 2010