Spicy Peanut Vegetarian Chili

SERVINGS: 10 – 12

You won’t miss the meat in this hearty, satisfying chili, made with powdered peanuts.

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon peanut oil (or canola oil)
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper (optional)
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 can (16 ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (16 ounce) white beans, drained and rinsed
⅔ cup powdered peanuts
1 can (28 ounce) diced tomato
1 can (15 ounce) tomato sauce
2 cups vegetable broth

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat. 
2. Add onion and garlic, sautéing 3 – 4 minutes or until tender. 
3. Stir in chili powder, pepper, oregano and salt. 
4. Sauté 2 minutes or until fragrant. 
5. Add beans, corn, powdered peanuts, tomatoes, tomato sauce and broth. 
6. Bring to a boil. 
7. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.

Note: This recipe may be cooked in slow cooker for 2 – 3 hours.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES
Serving size: ½ cup
Calories: 125
Fat: 2.5 grams
Sodium: 582 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 22 grams
Dietary Fiber: 7 grams
Sugar: 5 grams
Protein: 8 grams

Recipe modified from Bell Plantation Inc.