Black Bean Chili with Toasted Spice Seasoning

Name: Black Bean Chili with Toasted Spice Seasoning
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups black beans, dried soaked; 8 cups water; 2 each jalapeno pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger grated; 1 each bay leaves; 1 cup cilantro chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1/2 tablespoon oregano; 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes; 4 cups italian plum (roma) tomatoes peeled, chopped; ⅓ cup cracked wheat (bulgur) uncooked; 1/2 cup water boiling; salt and black pepper to taste; 1/2 tablespoon mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

Servings: persons

3 cups black beans, dried soaked
8 cups water
2 each jalapeno pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons ginger grated
1 each bay leaves
1 cup cilantro chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 tablespoon oregano
1/2 cup sundried tomatoes
4 cups italian plum (roma) tomatoes peeled, chopped
⅓ cup cracked wheat (bulgur) uncooked
1/2 cup water boiling
salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 tablespoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

1
Drain beans.
2
Place in a large pot and add 8 cup water.
3
Bring to a boil.
4
Add peppers, ginger, bay leaf and 1/2 cup cilantro.
5
Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
6
Remove from heat and discard bay leaf.
7
Place cumin seeds in a pot and toast.
8
When seeds darken, add chili powder, oregano, tomatoes.
9
Stir well and bring mixture to a boil.
10
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
11
In another bowl, combine bulgur with boiling water, cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
12
When beans are cooked, remove 1 cup and puree it with some cooking liquid.
13
Combine puree with remaining beans.
14
Stir in tomato mixture and bulgur.
15
Season and simer for 10 minutes.
16
Place mustard seeds in a pot over medium heat, cover and cook until seeds start to pop.
17
Add fennel seeds and cover.
18
Cook until popping stops and fennel darkens.
19
Pour over chili.
20
Add remaining cilantro and drizzle with olive oil.

529

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups black beans, dried soaked, 8 cups water, 2 each jalapeno pepper, 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger grated, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Chili with Toasted Spice Seasoning falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!