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healthy black bean-hominy chili

Cmom02 avatar
Recipe by
Sharon Colyer
@Cmom02
Louisville, KY

I found this recipe, in the newspaper. Sounds worth a try! I would use frozen onions & green peppers, if I them on hand, to make this even more quick & easy.

yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For healthy black bean-hominy chili

  • 1 qt
    good quality vegetable broth (e.g. pacific, kitchen basics or imagine brand)
  • 1 can
    (14.5 oz) petite-diced tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp
    (generous tbs.) vegetable oil
  • 1 md
    to large onion, cut into medium dice
  • 1 md
    bell pepper, color choice is yours, cut into medium dice
  • 3 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    each cumin and oregano
  • 2 can
    (15.5 oz) drained black beans*
  • 2 can
    (15 oz each) drained hominy*
  • 3 lg
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 oz
    bittersweet chocolate
  • 1/4 c
    chopped fresh cilantro
  • *may use different beans, if desired
  • *use frozen corn, if you can't find hominy
  • optional fine cornmeal, for thickening

How To Make healthy black bean-hominy chili

  • 1
    Microwave broth and tomatoes, in a microwave-safe container, on high power, until steamy hot, about 5 minutes.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, heat oil in a Dutch oven or small soup kettle over medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers; sauté, until soft and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin and oregano; sauté, until fragrant, a minute or so.
  • 3
    Add beans and hominy, along with hot broth mixture. bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and simmer, partly covered, until vegetables are tender and flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.
  • 4
    Stir in garlic, chocolate, and cilantro. Simmer a couple of minutes to blend flavors. Turn off heat, and let stand a few minutes, if there is time. Adjust seasonings, and serve.
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