healthy black bean-hominy chili

Name: Healthy Black Bean-Hominy Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 quart(s) good quality vegetable broth (e.g. pacific, kitchen basics or imagine brand); 1 can(s) (14.5 oz) petite-diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon(s) (generous tbs.) vegetable oil; 1 medium to large onion, cut into medium dice; 1 medium bell pepper, color choice is yours, cut into medium dice; 3 tablespoon(s) chili powder; 1 teaspoon(s) each cumin and oregano; 2 can(s) (15.5 oz) drained black beans*; 2 can(s) (15 oz each) drained hominy*; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 ounce(s) bittersweet chocolate; 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantro; - *may use different beans, if desired; - *use frozen corn, if you can't find hominy; - optional fine cornmeal, for thickening

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Sharon Colyer

Louisville, KY

Updated on Oct 16, 2013

I found this recipe, in the newspaper. Sounds worth a try! I would use frozen onions & green peppers, if I them on hand, to make this even more quick & easy.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Stove Top

yield Makes 4-6 servings

Ingredients

1 quart good quality vegetable broth (e.g. pacific, kitchen basics or imagine brand)
1 can (14.5 oz) petite-diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon (generous tbs.) vegetable oil
1 medium to large onion, cut into medium dice
1 medium bell pepper, color choice is yours, cut into medium dice
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon each cumin and oregano
2 cans (15.5 oz) drained black beans*
2 cans (15 oz each) drained hominy*
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- *may use different beans, if desired
- *use frozen corn, if you can't find hominy
- optional fine cornmeal, for thickening

How To Make healthy black bean-hominy chili

Step 1

Microwave broth and tomatoes, in a microwave-safe container, on high power, until steamy hot, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a Dutch oven or small soup kettle over medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers; sauté, until soft and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin and oregano; sauté, until fragrant, a minute or so.
Step 3

Add beans and hominy, along with hot broth mixture. bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and simmer, partly covered, until vegetables are tender and flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.
Step 4

Stir in garlic, chocolate, and cilantro. Simmer a couple of minutes to blend flavors. Turn off heat, and let stand a few minutes, if there is time. Adjust seasonings, and serve.
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