Slow Cooker: Black Bean Chili
INGREDIENTS
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• 1 pound (2 cups) dried black beans
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• 6 cups water
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• 6 allspice berries
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• 1 stick cinnamon
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• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
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• 1 teaspoon coriander seed
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• 1/4 teaspoon aniseed
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• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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• 1 medium onion, diced
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• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
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• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
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• 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
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• 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
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• 1 to 2 tablespoons chile powder
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• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
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Cornbread crust:
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• 1 cup cornmeal
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• 1 cup all-purpose flour
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• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
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• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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• 1/2 teaspoon salt
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• 2 eggs
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• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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• 1 cup buttermilk
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Toppings:
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• 1/2 cup sour cream or nonfat yogurt
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• 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
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• 1/2 cup sliced black olives
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• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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