Three-Bean Vegetable Chili, Lhj

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup	160g / 5.6oz	Dried roman or cranberry beans - rinsed and picked over. Or
19 oz	539g	Cannellini beans - canned drained and rinsed
1 cup	160g / 5.6oz	Dried black beans - rinsed and picked over, or
19 oz	539g	Black beans - drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon	15ml	Olive oil
2 1/2 lbs	1135g / 40oz	Acorn squash - peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups	125g / 4.4oz	Chopped onions
1 cup	146g / 5.1oz	Chopped green pepper
1 cup	146g / 5.1oz	Chopped red pepper
1 tablespoon	15ml	Chopped garlic
1 teaspoon	5ml	Cumin
1 teaspoon	5ml	Grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons	10ml	Salt
28 oz	795g	Whole tomatoes in juice - canned
19 oz	539g	Chickpeas - canned drained and rinsed
1		Vegetable broth - (14 1/2 oz.)
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Finely chopped chipotle in adobo*
1/2 cup	8g / 0.3oz	Fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Recipe Instructions

1. Place beans in 2 separate saucepans. Add water to each to cover by 2 inches. Bring to boil; boil 2 minutes. Cover; let stand 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans separately. Return to pans and cover each with 6 cups water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 40 to 45 minutes until tender.

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook squash, onions, peppers and garlic 5 minutes. Stir in cumin, ginger and salt; cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, chickpeas and broth. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.

3. Drain beans; reserve 2 cups cooking liquid. (If using canned beans, substitute 2 cups water.) Stir beans, chipotle and reserved liquid into Dutch oven. Simmer 10 minutes, until beans are heated through. Garnish with cilantro leaves and cheese.

Prep time: 30 minutes plus standing Cooking time: 50 to 55 minutes

*Chipotle in adobo available from Chile Today-Hot Tamale, 800-468-7377.

NOTES : You don't have to be a vegetarian to love this terrific chili featuring roman beans, black beans and chickpeas, plus lots of veggies. Substitute butternut squash for acorn if you like.

Source:
Ladies Home Journal

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