orange and thyme scented chili

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Orange and Thyme Scented Chili

 

Recipe By :Robin Robertson

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 tablespoon safflower oil

1 large onion -- chopped

1 red bell pepper -- chopped

1 jalapeno chile pepper -- minced

3 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme -- or 1 teaspoon dried

1 teaspoon paprika

1 tablespoon light brown sugar

15 ounces canned diced tomatoes

1 cup hot or mild salsa

3 cups cooked black beans

1 pound cooked vegetarian sausage -- crumbled

1 cup fresh orange juice

2 tablespoons orange flavored liqueur (optional)

Garnishes:

1 tablespoon orange zest

sour cream

orange slices

thyme sprigs

 

In a large pot, heat oil and sauté onions, red bell pepper, and jalapeño until

softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, thyme, paprika, and sugar. Add

tomatoes, salsa, beans, and sausage, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the orange

juice, liqueur (if using), and the orange zest, and cook 15 minutes longer,

adding a little water if mixture becomes too dry. Serve garnished with sour

cream, orange slices, and thyme sprigs.

 

Description:

" vegetarian sausage and black beans "

Source:

" Vegetarian Chili Cookbook "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 484 Calories; 9g Fat (15.1% calories from

fat); 23g Protein; 86g Carbohydrate; 19g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 848mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 4 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2

Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

 

NOTES : This rich aromatic chili is sophisticated enough to serve at a dinner

party. Try it served over basmati rice accompanied by a crisp white wine.

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2470 1325 0 25097 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

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