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Quick Black Bean Chili

Healthy Texas Vegan
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Healthy, Lunch, Main Course, Vegan
Cuisine Vegan, vegetarian
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced
  • 16 oz can black beans, rinsed
  • 8 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • water
  • fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • fresh squeezed lime juice (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Over medium-high heat, sauté the onion until browned.
  • Add a thin layer of water and quickly stir the onion.
  • Let the onion sit and the water evaporate. Repeat this process again up to four times.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, add garlic, and sauté for 1 minute more.
  • Add black beans, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and oregano mixing everything together.
  • Simmer for at least 5 minutes.
  • Add to serving bowls. Squeeze a small amount of lime juice over the top and then top with cilantro.

Notes

Recipe from PCRM, FFL Program - The Power of Food for Healthy Weight Management. 
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