Three-Bean Vegetable Chili
6 Servings
In large heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add crushed red pepper flakes, coriander and cumin and cook, stirring often, until seasonings darken slightly. Add peppers, fennel, oregano and chili powder and cook, stirring often, until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and all beans and bring to a boil. Reduce [...]
- 1 Tbs. coriander seeds
- 1 Tbs. cumin seeds
- 3 medium bell peppers (red, orange and yellow), seeded and chopped
- 2 medium bulbs fennel, trimmed and chopped
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 Tbs. chili powder
- 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped or 16-oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups cut green beans
- 1 ¾ cups cooked or canned kidney beans (rinsed if canned)
- 1 ¾ cups cooked or canned black beans (rinsed if canned)
- 1 ¾ cups cooked or canned white beans (rinsed if canned)
- Water or tomato juice as needed
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Shredded cheddar cheese or plain low-fat yogurt for garnish (optional)
- ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 Tbs. olive oil







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