Slow-Cooked Two-Bean Chili

Slow-Cooked Two-Bean Chili

Slow-Cooked Two-Bean Chili

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at www.tasteofhome.com

 

The first time I had this chili at a Super Bowl party, I was on my second bowl before I realized it had NO MEAT!  It’s so chock-full of ingredients and flavor that it’s hard to believe this is a low-fat recipe.  Enjoy!

         Ronald Johnson                                                                               Elmhurst, Illinois

 

Slow-Cooked Two-Bean Chili Recipe

Slow-Cooked Two-Bean Chili

½ Lb. sliced fresh mushrooms

1 large green pepper, chopped

1 large sweet red pepper, chopped

2 ribs celery, chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

1 Tbsp. olive oil

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. dried oregano

1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (16 oz.) red beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, raised and drained

1 large carrot, chopped

½ cup water

½ cup barbecue sauce

¼ cup chili powder

1 tsp. Liquid Smoke, optional

Optional Toppings:   Light sour cream, hot pepper sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onion and/or crushed baked tortilla chip scoops

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the mushrooms, peppers, celery, onion and jalapeno in oil until onion is lightly browned.  Add the garlic, cumin and oregano; cook and stir 1 minute longer.

Transfer to a 5 quart slow cooker.  Stir in the tomatoes, beans, carrots, water, barbecue sauce, chili powder and Liquid Smoke if desired.

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until vegetables are tender.  Serve with sour cream, pepper sauce, cheese, onion and/or chips if desired.            6 servings (2 quarts)

 

(Recipe for Slow-Cooked Two-Bean Chili was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Family-Pleasing Turkey Chili

 

Family-Pleasing Turkey Chili

Family-Pleasing Turkey Chili

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at www.tasteofhome.com

 

My children really love this recipe, and it’s become one of their favorite comfort foods.  It’s relatively inexpensive, and leftovers are wonderful!

          Sheila Christensen                                                                          Marcos, California

 

Family-Pleasing Turkey Chili Recipe

Family-Pleasing Turkey Chili

1 Lb. lean ground turkey

1 medium green pepper, finely chopped

1 small red onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (16 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14 ½ oz.) reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 ¾ frozen corn, thawed

1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste

1 Tbsp. chili powder

½ tsp. Pepper

¼ tsp. ground cumin

¼ tsp. garlic powder

Optional toppings: reduced-fat sour cream and minced fresh cilantro

In a large nonstick skillet, cook the turkey, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.  Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.  Drain.

Transfer to a 4 quart slow cooker.  Stir in the tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, broth, corn, tomato paste, chili powder, pepper, cumin and garlic powder.

Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through.  Serve.

 

(Recipe for Family Pleasing Turkey Chili was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Black Bean ‘n’ Pumpkin Chili

Black Bean 'n' Pumpkin Chili

Black Bean ‘n’ Pumpkin Chili

 

My family is crazy about this dish because it uses ingredients you might not ordinarily find in a comfort food favorite.  Believe it or not, pumpkin is what makes it so special.  Freeze a batch for later; it tastes even better reheated.

           Deborah Vliet                                                             Holland, MI                                                                      

 

Black Bean ‘n’ Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Black Bean ‘n’ Pumpkin Chili

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 sweet yellow pepper, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 oz.) solid-pack pumpkin

1 can (14 ½ oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

3 cups chicken broth

2 ½ cups cubed cooked turkey

2 tsp. chili powder

1 ½  tsp. ground cumin

1 ½ tsp. dried oregano

½ tsp. salt

Cubed avocado and thinly sliced green onion

 

In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.  Add onion, pepper and garlic; cook and stir until tender.

Transfer to a 5 qt. slow cooker; stir in the remaining ingredients.  Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours.  Top with avocado and green onion.            10 servings

 

(Recipe for Black Bean ‘n’ Pumpkin Chili came from tasteofhome.com)

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Black Bean Burgers with Mango Salsa

Black Bean Burger with Mango Salsa

Black Bean Burger with Mango Salsa

My niece Alison made these Black Bean Burgers with Mango Salsa which were VERY GOOD.   They must have been really good, because her mother, my sister-in-law Cheryl, ate them more than once, and Cheryl is one of the PICKIEST eaters I know!  Good job Ali…way to go!

Black Bean Burgers with Mango Salsa Recipe

Black Bean Burgers with Mango Salsa

2 (15 oz.) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

¾ cup finely chopped cilantro, divided

¾ cup (3 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

¼ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

2 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. dried oregano

½ tsp. sea salt

½ medium jalapeno pepper, finely chopped

2 large egg whites

Cooking spray

1 ¼ cups chopped peeled mango (about 1 medium)

3 Tbsp. chopped shallots

1 ½ Tbsp. fresh lime juice

1 avocado, peeled and chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

6 (2 oz.) whole-wheat hamburger buns, lightly toasted

6 green leaf lettuce leaves

1 garlic clove, minced

6 (2 oz.) whole-wheat buns, lightly toasted

6 green leaf lettuce leaves

 

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Place black beans in a medium bowl; mash with a fork.  Stir in ½ cup finely chopped cilantro and next 7 ingredients.  Shape bean mixture into 6 (1/2 inch thick) patties.  Arrange patties on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.  Bake at 350 F. for 20 minutes, carefully turning once.

Combine remaining ¼ cup cilantro, mango and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl.  Place a patty on bottom half of each hamburger buns, top each with 1 lettuce leaf, cup of salsa and top half of bun.

6 servings

(Recipe for Black Bean Burgers with Mango Salsa)

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Nana’s Awesome Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Nana's Awesome Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Nana’s Awesome Black Bean and Corn Salsa

According to Joan, “This is a favorite of my grandchildren.  Even the non-vegetable eating boys like this.  Little do they know how nutritious it is.  Great for a summer picnic.”

Joan Satterfield                                                                                Canton, Georgia

Nana’s Awesome Black Bean and Corn Salsa Recipe

Nana’s Awesome Black Bean and Corn Salsa

1 ½ tsp. WHOLE CUMIN SEEDS

2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained

1 red pepper, minced

1 small onion, minced (1/2 cup)

¼-1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

½-1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/3 cup lime juice (juice of 2 limes)

1 tsp. grated lime zest (zest from 1 lime)

¼ cup olive oil

2 cloves garlic, crushed

½ tsp. KPSHER-STYLE FLAKE SALT

1 tsp. CRUSHED RED PEPPER FLAKES

½ tsp. PENZEYS FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER

(HIGHLIGHTED – are found in PENZEYS SPICES)

Toast the CUMIN SEEDS in a skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until brown and fragrant, shaking/stirring often.  Crush slightly (ground cumin may be toasted and used as well, but it burns easily so toast over lower heat and stir more).  Combine the CUMIN, black beans and remaining ingredients; toss well.  Cover and chill in the refrigerator.  Use as a side or with tortilla chips as a dip.      Serves 14-16

 

(Recipe for Nana’s Awesome Black Bean and Corn

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