Black Bean Chili

Name: Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3-4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cups water; 2 cups apple juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne); 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped mild green chilies, drained; 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup); 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (4 ounces); 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt

Submitted by spatchcock

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 3-4

ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
2 cups water
2 cups apple juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¹⁄₈ teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped mild green chilies, drained
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1 cup plain fat-free yogurt

directions

Heat onion, water, apple juice, oregano, tomato paste, cumin, red pepper and chilies to boiling in Dutch oven; reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
Stir in beans, bell pepper and cilantro.
Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, or until beans are hot.
Serve with cheese and yogurt.

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Reviews

I made this as directed. I ate some and froze some. I just rediscovered the frozen portions in the freezer. It is delicious! Very nicely seasoned and different. I don't like food arrestingly hot with chilies, pepper etc, so if you need it really hot you can always add more heat.

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