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"The Comfort Diner" Vegetarian Chili

Source of Recipe

"The Comfort Diner", NYC


List of Ingredients

2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 cup each of diced peeled carrots, diced green pepper, diced red pepper, diced red onion
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon of ground chili powder
1 tablespoon of ground cumin
28 ounce can of plum tomatoes, with juice coarsely chopped
16 ounce can of each black, kidney, and Northern beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup of tomato juice
4 ounces of bittersweet chocolate


Recipe

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the carrots, onions, peppers and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 12-15 minutes
3. Add the jalapeno, chili powder, cumin and cilantro and cook, stirring for 2 more minutes
4. Add the tomatoes, beans, tomato juice and chocolate, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally
5. Ladle into bowls and garnish with any or all of the following: shredded cheddar, tortilla chips, sour cream, salsa