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  Vegetarian Chili

  
  
  6 Servings

  
  
  In the culture and cuisine of the Southwest, chili is serious business. But contrary to what many believe, good chili doesn't require "carne" or meat. The key to great chili is knowing how to harness the fiery flavor of a wide range of available chile peppers to make the dish exciting yet edible. ("Chili" commonly refers to the dish made with "chile" peppers.) My favorites are the red New Mexican chile peppers traditionally tied in strings called ristras or available as ground powder, and chipotles which are ripe (red) jalapeños that have been dried and smoked. Experiment with different amounts until you find a level of intensity you're comfortable with. Be aware, however, that capsaicin, the active component in chile peppers that gives them their heat, is concentrated in the white tissue attached to the seeds. If you're using whole chiles, you may want to remove that white tissue if you don't want your chili too hot.

  
  
  Ingredients:
  
  7 1/2 cups cooked beans, like pintos, anasazi, adzuki, or kidney (roughly four 15-oz cans or 1 pound dried beans, cooked)

  
  
  2 tablespoons olive oil

  
  
  2 large onions, diced

  
  
  1 dried or canned chipotle pepper

  
  
  1 tablespoon mild red New Mexican chile powder, or to taste

  
  
  1 tablespoon dried whole oregano

  
  
  1 tablespoon ground cumin

  
  
  1/2 teaspoon allspice

  
  
  1 large can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained

  
  
  5 cloves garlic, mashed

  
  
  Salt and pepper, to taste

  
  
  Garnishes: Chopped raw onion Chopped tomato Shredded lettuce Tortillas

  
  
  Instructions:

  
  
  1. Drain beans in a colander.

  
  
  2. Heat oil in a large dutch oven or saucepan. Add the onions and sauté over medium heat until onions are soft and golden.

  
  
  3. Crush the chipotle pepper if using dried, or mince if using canned.

  
  
  4. Add the chipotle pepper, red chile powder, oregano, cumin and allspice to the onions. Cook for 2 minutes.

  
  
  5. Add the tomatoes and beans. Simmer for 45 minutes, adding liquid if the mixture gets too dry.

  
  
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste, and more chili if you want a hotter dish.

  
  
  7. Serve in bowls with warm tortillas. Garnish with chopped raw onion, chopped tomato, and shredded lettuce.

  
  
  Nutritional Information:

  
  
  Per serving: 351 calories 6 g total fat (1 g sat) 0 mg cholesterol 62 g carbohydrate 17 g protein 21 g fiber 450 mg sodium
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