Friday, April 29, 2011

Black Bean Stew


Black Bean Stew

(Thanks for the recipe Debbie!)

Ingredients:
1 large diced onion
1-3 minced cloves of garlic
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp thyme
2 cans chicken (or vegetable) stock
1 small can diced green chilies
1 (14 oz) can stewed tomatoes (plain flavor)
1 (28 oz) can (or two 16 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
Cooked rice (I used brown)
Cilantro, chopped
Avocado, diced
Sour cream
Lime slices

1. In a dutch oven, saute onion, garlic and pepper flakes in olive oil. Add herbs, broth and chilies and bring to boil.
2. Add tomatoes and beans. Simmer one hour.
3. Remove 1/2 of stew, cool slightly and puree until smooth. Add pureed mixture back into pot and stir to combine.
4. Serve stew over rice with fresh cilantro, avocado, sour cream and lime slices.

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