1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, save the liquid (you can use freshly cooked kidney beans if you prefer) |
1 (15 ounce) can chicken chilli |
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses |
1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder (can add more if you wish) |
1 teaspoon sumac |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom |
1 small whole cinnamon stick |
1/4 cup dark brown sugar (can sub honey, raw sugar, etc.) |
1 medium yellow onion, peeled, finely minced (i used a food processor to finely mince the onion and garlic) |
1 -2 garlic clove |
salt, to taste |
black pepper, to taste |
1/3 lb cooked ground chicken (can sub beef, turkey, etc.) |
2 cups red beans |
1/4 cup tomato paste (or tomato sauce) |
1/2 fresh jalapeno, finely minced (this is optional) |
1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely minced |
2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
1/3 lb cooked ground chicken (can sub beef, turkey, etc.) |