Black Bean Chili

By Bostoncook

Ingredients

• 4 cups dried black beans
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
• pepper
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• crushed red pepper
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 2 chili peppers, minced (I use jalapenos, Mollie recommends Anaheims or poblanos)
• 1/2 cup tomato puree

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

1. Soak beans in plenty of water several hours or overnight.

2. Drain liquid and cook in fresh boiling water, partly covered, until tender, about 60-90 mins. Add more water as needed. Transfer cooked beans to another pot with 2-3 cups of cooking liquid.

3. Saute garlic, seasonings, lime juice, peppers, and chilies in oil until peppers and chilies are tender, about 10-15 mins.

4. Add to beans with tomato puree. Simmer, covered, over low heat, 20 mins, stirring occasionally. Garnish with cheese, sour cream, scallions, salsa, etc.

Notes: My all-time favorite chili recipe - simple, easy, full flavors - served for New Years' Day open house last year. Just sublime