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Veggie Black Bean Stew
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 75 Minutes
Servings: 5
Healthy, hearty meatless stew. Substitute water, vegetable stock or tomato juice for the chicken stock to make this suitable for vegetarians. Source: Light and Tasty, February/March 2002.
Ingredients:
2 large onions, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons honey
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
5 tablespoons monterey jack cheese, shredded
5 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Directions:
1. In a Dutch oven or large suacepan, saute the onions, celery, carrot, red pepper and garlic in 1/4 cup chicken broth and 1 tbsp olive oil until tender.
2. Add the beans, can broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, honey, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
3. Stir in the cilantro. Simmer until stew thickens (about 5-15 minutes longer).
4. Garnish with cheese, sour cream, and green onion.
By RecipeOfHealth.com