Saturday, January 10, 2009

Black Bean and Corn Stew

Ingredients

1/4 cup Dry sherry or apple juice
1 tablespoon Olive oil
2 cups Onions, chopped
1/2 cup Celery, chopped
1/2 cup Carrot, chopped
1/2 cup Red bell pepper, chopped
4 cups Black beans, cooked
2 cups Corn kernels, fresh/frozen
2 cups Stock or water
2 tablespoons Garlic, minced
1 cup Chopped tomatoes
2 teaspoons Ground cumin
4 teaspoons Chili powder or to taste
1/2 teaspoon Oregano, dry
1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons Honey
2 tablespoons Tomato paste

Directions

In a large stock pot over medium high heat, combine the sherry and oil. When hot, add onions. Saute, stirring, until soft but not brown. Add celery, carrot and bell pepper; saute 5 more minutes. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Before serving, puree 1 cup of the stew in a blender; add back to the pot.

Variation: Serve with crushed corn chips on top.

Source: The Vegetarian Times Magazine
Submitted by Shelli

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