Still making your plans for viewing tonight's epic battle between Peyton Manning and his Indy Colts and Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints?
How about something fresh and easy from Muir Glen Organics which has some of the highest rated tomato products in the marketplace? You can substitute with any can of diced tomato if you have another favorite.
Add or subtract jalapenos according to your taste.
Vegetarian Chili
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 fresh jalapeno or serrano chilies, seeded, finely chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, drained, rinsed
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) Muir Glen organic fire roasted or plain diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea salt)
1 cup Cascadian Farm frozen organic sweet corn
Sour cream or plain yogurt, if desired
Shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic and chilies; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
Stir in black beans, tomatoes, water, chili powder, cumin and salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in corn. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 minutes longer.
Top each serving with remaining ingredients.
Serves 6.



