This was last night's dinner. I got it originally from the Ontario Greenhouse website (actually the booklet they sent me). It was pretty good. * Exported from MasterCook * Vegetarian Black Bean Chili Recipe By : adapted from Ontario Greenhouse Booklet 2001 Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Beans & Legumes Chile-Heads Chiles Main Dishes, Vegetarian Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic -- minced 1 onion -- chopped 1 lg carrot -- chopped 1 serrano chile pepper -- minced 1 green bell pepper -- chopped 2 lg tomatoes -- chopped 2 15 oz cans black beans -- drained & rinsed 1 tbsp ground chile molido 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried Mexican oregano -- crumbled 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground white pepper Garnish: 1 chile pepper -- minced dollop sour cream In large saucepan (I used a chicken fryer), heat oil over medium heat; cook garlic, onion, carrot, chile and bell pepper, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in tomatoes, beans, chili molido, cumin and mexican oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped chiles.* - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Serving Ideas : bulghur wheat or rice NOTES : Risa's notes: * I used habanero. Use what you have. RisaG MK Independent Beauty Consultant mailto: radiorlg@home.com Risa's Food Service http://www.geocities.com/radiorlg Updated 9/7/01