Red Bean Chili Recipes

RED BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• heat oil in pan and fry onion for 2-3 minutes, till softened.
• add tomatoes and garlic, cook for about 10 minutes, then stir in white wine and vegetable stock.
• stir in lentils, thyme, cumin, soy sauce, spices and oyster sauce.
• cover and simmer 40 minutes or till lentils are cooked, stirring occasionally and adding more water if needed.
• stir in kidney beans and sugar and cook 10 minutes more. season to taste.
• Serve with cooked rice.

VEGETARIAN RED BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until heated through. Serve with sour cream and cheddar cheese if desired.

SPICY RED BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• 1. Put oil in a medium saucepan and let it heat for a few minutes on medium/high heat. Add cumin seeds and let it cook for about 30 seconds, then add onions and let it soften.
• 2. Once onion is soft and a little transluscent add garlic paste and ginger paste and let it fry for about 30 seconds.
• 3. Now add all the spices- turmeric, garam masala powder, salt and crushed red chilli. Cook until you can smell the spices (for about 40 sec.)
• 4. Add tomatoes, green chillies, and cook until tomatoes are soft (taste a little if its not spicy enough then add some more green chillies, add more salt to taste).
• 5. Add the red beans and stir with all thespices. Add about ¼ cup water and cover the pan. Cook on medium low heat for 10-15 min keep checking every 5 min to make sure the heat is not too high.
• 6. After 10-15 min are up with a wooden spoon crush the beans (not completely all of them, just slightly so the crushed ones can create a paste).
• 7. Add more water if its too dry as you crush and taste for salt add more if needed.
• 8. Top with cilantro before serving .Served with warmed pita bread or dinner roll is best or with cucumbers sticks, salad and feta cheese.