Black Bean Vegetable Chili Recipe Recipe

Name: Black Bean Vegetable Chili Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 med. sized eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 1 tbsp. coarse (kosher) salt; 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil; 2 med. sized yellow onions, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice; 2 zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch dice; 1 red bell pepper, seeded, cored and cut into 1/4 inch dice; 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded, cored and cut into 1/4 inch dice; 4 lg. cloves of garlic, peeled and coarsely minced; 8 ripe plum tomatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 c. vegetable broth (use a vegetable bouillon cube); 1 c. minced Italian parsley; 1/2 c. slivered fresh basil leaves; 3 tbsp. chili pwdr; 1 1/2 tbsp. grnd cumin; 1 tbsp. dry oregano; 1 teaspoon freshly grnd black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Salt to taste (optional); 2 c. cooked black beans; 1 1/2 c. fresh corn kernels (removed from 2 cobs); 1/2 c. minced fresh dill; 1/4 c. lemon juice; Lowfat sour cream (garnish); Grated Monterey Jack cheese (garnish); 3 scallions, thinly sliced (garnish)

Servings: persons

1 med. sized eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 tbsp. coarse (kosher) salt
1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
2 med. sized yellow onions, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice
2 zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 red bell pepper, seeded, cored and cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded, cored and cut into 1/4 inch dice
4 lg. cloves of garlic, peeled and coarsely minced
8 ripe plum tomatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 c. vegetable broth (use a vegetable bouillon cube)
1 c. minced Italian parsley
1/2 c. slivered fresh basil leaves
3 tbsp. chili pwdr
1 1/2 tbsp. grnd cumin
1 tbsp. dry oregano
1 teaspoon freshly grnd black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Salt to taste (optional)
2 c. cooked black beans
1 1/2 c. fresh corn kernels (removed from 2 cobs)
1/2 c. minced fresh dill
1/4 c. lemon juice
Lowfat sour cream (garnish)
Grated Monterey Jack cheese (garnish)
3 scallions, thinly sliced (garnish)

1
Place eggplant in colander.
2
Toss with salt and let sit for 1 hour to remove moisture.
3
Pat dry.
4
Heat 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil in a large casserole.
5
Saute/fry onions, zucchini, peppers and garlic for 10 min.
6
Place remaining 1/4 c. oil in a skillet.
7
Over medium high heat, cook eggplant till just tender, about 10 min.
8
Remove with slotted spoon to casserole.
9
Add in to casserole the tomatoes, broth, 1/2 c. parsley, basil and spices.
10
Cook over low heat for 30 min, stirring occasionally.
11
After 30 min cooking time, add in black beans, corn, dill and lemon juice.
12
Cook additional 15 min.
13
Adjust seasonings and stir in remaining 1/2 c. parsley.
14
Serve warm, garnished with a generous dollop of lowfat sour cream and/or possibly grated Monterey Jack cheese and some sliced scallions.

804

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 med. sized eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, 1 tbsp. coarse (kosher) salt, 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil, 2 med. sized yellow onions, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Vegetable Chili Recipe 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.

Black Bean Vegetable Chili Recipe

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