Chinese Black Bean Chili Recipe

Chinese Black Bean Chili Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 cup Chinese black bean sauce
• ¾ cup water
• 41/2 cups cooked or 3 (15.5-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced green onion, for garnish

Method

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat
2. Add the onion and carrot
3. Cover and cook, until softened, about 10 minutes
4. Stir in the ginger, chili powder and sugar
5. Add the tomatoes, black bean sauce and water
6. Stir in the black beans and season with salt and pepper to taste
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer, covered, until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes
8. Simmer, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes longer
9. Serve immediately, garnished with the green onion

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