[recipe] Zippy White Chili~ vegan

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This is a recipe I came up with inspired by a recipe in

a magazine that made a white chili using chicken. I

just knew it would taste so much better without using

animal flesh, and I was right. I also upped the amount of

the chopped cilantro and added some Cajun spices.

It was wonderful and I served it with rice, some torilla chips

and a tossed salad.

 

Zippy White Chili

 

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 tsp olive oil

1 3/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies

1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp ground cumin

2 Tbs minced fresh cilantro

1/8 to 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

2 cans (15 oz each) white kidney or cannelini beans, rinsed and

drained*

 

In a saucepan, saute onion in the olive oil until just tender.

Stir in broth, chilies, Cajun spice, garlic powder, oregano,

cumin, cilantro and cayenne.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Stir in beans; cook 10 minutes longer. Serve over rice or tortilla

chips if

desired.

Yield: 4 servings

 

 

*I used about 4 cups of beans I prepared myself and didn't use canned.

 

~ feral ~

 

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power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival.

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