Entrees
Vegetarian Bean Chili
Makes about 7 cup
Vegetarian Bean Chili
Makes about 7 cup
The smokiness of the chipotle in this recipe not only adds a lot of flavor (and some heat), but an unexpected meatiness, making this dish a filling, and healthy, chili.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 1 cup serving):Calories 247 (10% from fat) | carb. 44g | pro.14g | fat 3g | sat. fat 0g | chol. 0mg | sod. 728mg | calc. 117mg | fiber 14g
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried beans, soaked overnight, then drained (a mixture of beans works well for this dish – black, kidney, navy, adzuki, garbanzo, etc.)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 medium bell pepper (yellow or green preferably for color), cored, seeded and diced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 chipotle (left whole) in adobo sauce, with additional 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth (or water)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack, for garnish
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Preparation
- 1. Put the olive oil in the CuisinartPressure Cooker over medium heat.Once the oil is hot, add the ginger, garlic and onion with a pinch each of the salt and pepper. Cook until softened and the onion is translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper and the spices and cook to meld the flavors and cook the pepper, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the drained beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, chipotle and sauce, broth/water and remaining salt and pepper.
- 2. Secure the lid and select High pressure. Turn heat to high until pressure cooker reaches full pressure. Reduce temperature to maintain pressure* and set a timer for 20 minutes.
- 3. When time expires, remove from heat and allow pressure to release naturally. When the red safety valve drops, remove lid.
- 4. Remove chipotle, stir in the maple syrup. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Garnish with shredded cheese and cilantro.
- * Unit reaches full pressure when red safety valve pops up and steam releases continuously from the pressure release valve. Regulate pressure by reducing temperature to medium/medium-low to maintain full pressure. There should be slight steam and consistent hissing from the pressure release valve.
- Keep a close eye on the pressure cooker when cooking. Some adjustment of temperature may be necessary to maintain pressure.
