black bean & brown rice chili (vegetarian)

ARLINGTON, TX
Updated on Feb 5, 2011

from the kitchen of Joyce DeVoid who always eating right doesn't mean giving up on flavors you love.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
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yield

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup brown rice
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 - medium red onion diced
  • 1 - green bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 2 - stalks celery chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 - 16 oz can crushed tomatoes or 2 cups
  • 1 - 15 oz can black beans drained
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon oregano, dried
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin

How To Make black bean & brown rice chili (vegetarian)

  • Step 1
    combine the rice and water in a sauce pan and bring to boil. Cover and cook for 35-40 minutes over low heat until liquid has been absorbed. Fluff the rice and let stand 5-10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan and add onion, pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook for 7-10 minutes over a medium heat, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatos, beans and seasonings and cook 10 more minutes over low heat stir once in awhile.
  • Step 3
    Stir in the rice and cook for 15 minutes more. Ladle the chili in bowls serve with cornbread, and add optional toppings such as avacado, sour cream, or cheese.

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