Chile Non-Carne Recipe

Name: Chile Non-Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cracked wheat bulgur; 1/2 cup boiling water or vegetable stock; 1 Tbs. olive or canola oil, or more as needed; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 3 Tbs. hot chili powder; 1 large fresh green pepper, chopped; 1 28-oz. can Italian plum tomatoes, chopped, including liquid; 1 1/2 cups canned kidney or black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped, if desired; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 cup cracked wheat bulgur
1/2 cup boiling water or vegetable stock
1 Tbs. olive or canola oil, or more as needed
1 large onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
3 Tbs. hot chili powder
1 large fresh green pepper, chopped
1 28-oz. can Italian plum tomatoes, chopped, including liquid
1 1/2 cups canned kidney or black beans, drained and rinsed
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped, if desired
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Soak cracked wheat in boiling water or stock, about 15 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, heat oil in large saucepan over medium-low heat.
3
When hot, saute onion and garlic until soft, about 15 minutes.
4
Add chili powder, and cook about 5 minutes more.
5
Add green pepper, and cook until tender.
6
Add remaining ingredients, including cracked wheat and stock, and cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are tender.
7
Adjust seasonings to taste.
8
To serve, ladle portion into serving bowl.
9
Store remainder in refrigerator.
10
To reheat, place serving portion in saucepan or microwavable container.

457

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup cracked wheat bulgur, 1/2 cup boiling water or vegetable stock, 1 Tbs. olive or canola oil, or more as needed, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chile Non-Carne 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!

Chile Non-Carne

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