Black Bean Chili

The Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook
















Serves 8

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Large Onion, chopped
1 Large Green Bell Pepper, chopped
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 1/2 Teaspoons cumin, ground
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
1 1/2 Teaspoons Cocoa Powder
Salt, to taste
2 19-Ounces Cans Black Beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 Cups Corn
1 1/4 Cup Vegetable Stock
1 Cup Canned Tomatoes, crushed
1 Teaspoon Oregano, dried
1 Teaspoon Sugar

Heat the Olive Oil in a large pot. Add onion and peppers, stirring often until softened. Mix the garlic, cumin, chili powder, coriander, cocoa and salt in.

After a few minutes add the beans, corn, stock, tomatoes, oregano and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil stirring occasionally. reduce heat to low and cook for about 20 minutes to have all the flavors come together.