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Awesome Spicy Black Bean ChiliIngredients (use vegan versions): 2 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1-2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
(1) 14 oz. can diced tomatoes
(2) 16 oz. cans black beans, rinsed and drained (OR 1 can black beans & one can kidney beans)
1 cup corn
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Directions:Add chopped onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, garlic and oil to large skillet. Cook over medium heat until vegies are soft (about 5 mins). Add spices, tomatoes (undrained)and beans and simmer for 15 mins. Stir in corn, cook 2 mins. Add cilantro and serve.
-You can add water for a soupier consistency.
-Use only one jalapeno and omit the cayenne if you don't like spicy.
-This recipe is great for big groups, and the recipe can be stretched by serving the chili over elbow macaroni. Enjoy!
Serves: 5-6
Preparation time: 30 mins
i have to say...YUM!!!!! i am only just coming over to the vegetarian side of the world (hey i am a farmers daughter...i was raised on beef...blech...lol) and i have been having a hard time finding veggie food that is full of flavor! THIS ONE WAS WONDERFUL!!!! i could probably use a little more kick to mine but i LOVED this. I served mine over rice and was happy for days! Thank you SOOOOO much!
Archived comment by: brendajos
This is an excellent chili recipe! I also added 1 small can of tomato sauce and 1/2 pkg. veggie ground round to give the chili more of a meaty consistency.
Archived comment by: vicky
Yeah, this is really good. I increased the spices in general though....
Archived comment by: ratdogx
Mmmm. I made this in my cast iron skillet last night for dinner. (EXTRA iron! WooHoo) I used 3 cans of beans and probably a bit more cilantro--cause we love the stuff. It was SO good. We ate the rest kinda like a dip with corn chips for lunch today. Very good!!
Archived comment by: missalus
this was incredible! I added some tempeh that I cooked in some water, hot pepper sauce, and spices to give more body. Thank you!
Archived comment by: nDvegan85
Dang, and here I thought I was the Queen oBeans. . . this is easy the best chili recipe I've ever cooked, different & delicious. (Although I heartily disagree with the idea that the cilantro could be optional -- its a firm requirement, IMHO.) One suggestion, to add a touch of the exotic: in Brazil, where black beans are the national dish, you garnish your black bean soup with thinly shaved orange rinds. It adds a delicious citrusy touch to this chili, and its pretty, too.
Archived comment by: beanLady
This is a great chili recipe! Its the best I've ever had. I increased the cayenne pepper because I like it really spicy. But kept the rest pretty much the same. Thanks.
Archived comment by: eddyd84
This chili is amazing. The cilantro added a unique touch to a delicious vegetarian staple. My family (two vegetarians, one kosher, and one omnivore) all loved it, and it tasted fabulous when re-heated for up to a week. I recommend adding jalepenos, some fake ground beef, and an extra can of beans to make it more of a stew.
Archived comment by: juliaguliajmb
I was leary when I first saw this recipe- but when I read all the positive comments, I decided it was worth a try. I just got finishe'd making it....BOY IS IT GREAT! This recipe will be going into the favorite category! I did increase the spicy ingredients by 50% -but otherwise, followed the recipe exactly, and it is delicious! Thanks!- to the author and all those who shared comments!
Archived comment by: sirFartsAlot
I just made this chili tonight and it was great! I did make a few adjustments, adding some more chili powder, salt, pepper, a can of water, a few pinches of brown sugar, and it all tied together very nicely! Definately try this recipe.
Archived comment by: evilP0op
I love this recipie! I am a new vegetarian, and I really appreciate the delicious recipies here. They are a big help in beginning a new vegetarian way of thinking.
Archived comment by: snowQueen690
WOW! Really good! Didnt have some of the ingredients (onion, green pepper, jalapenos) and came out fine without them. Added zucchini and tasted GREAT! Definately make this one!
Archived comment by: runnerchick
Wow. This was really good. I'm slowly becoming a vegetarian, and this recipe will definetly help with that. I added more cayenne, and tried the brown sugar. I also substituted an orange pepper for the green to make it a little sweeter. Awesome.
Archived comment by: lemone
Quick, tasty and filling. I added a clove of minced garlic, 3 ounces of tomato paste, one half cup of water and a handful of diced mushrooms that were looking a bit pitiful. Omni-spouse enjoyed scooping this up with blue corn tortilla chips.
Archived comment by: blueKarma
this is an amazing dish, a very special person made it for me and it was as tasty as hell....assuming hell is heavenly good.... quick to make and easy to eat
Archived comment by: theDharmaBlues
This was really good and SOOO easy to make. I left out the bell pepper, upped the cayenne slightly, and added have a roll of veggie meat (I cooked it first on the side, then added it in toward the end). I served it with some freshly baked beer bread and it was fantastic! Very filling!
Archived comment by: faerietails
YUM! I made just a few changes to mine: I added 2 cups of vegetable broth, an extra can of beans (I chose kidney for the third), more of each spice (especially the cayenne), 4 cloves of garlic, half a package of veggie sausage (cooked and crumbled), and a can of diced green chiles because I didn't have any jalapenos. I served it with homemade bread (Outrageously Easy Big Vegan Bread on this site), and it was quite delicious and VERY filling! Thanks!
Archived comment by: uhblondie
Oh, and I served it topped with a dollop of vegan sour cream (we like Tofutti brand). That really made the chili fantastic -- the coolness of the sour cream complemented the heat of the chili perfectly. I can't wait for the leftovers! :-)
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