Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
  • 4 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 bell pepper (chopped, ( 1/2 of green and half red))
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp or more cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp or more lime juice
  • 2 large tomatoes (chopped small)
  • 3 to 4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3/4 tsp or more salt (depends on if the beans were salted)
  • 1 15 oz can black beans (drained , or use 1.5 cups cooked)
  • 1 15 oz can white beans (cannellini or great northern beans (drained, or use 1.5 cups cooked)
  • 1 1/2 cup water or veggie broth
  • cilantro (avocado etc garnish)

Instruction

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 5 mins. Stir occasionally.
  • Add peppers and spices and mix well. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add lime juice, tomato, tomato paste, salt and mix in. At this point you can add other chopped fall veggies or squash and mix in.
  • Add the beans, salt and water. Mix, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust salt and heat. (optional: Add 1/2 tsp herbs like sage or thyme. Add a 1/2 tsp sugar to balance the flavor.)
  • Simmer for another 5 to 10 mins or until desired consistency. Garnish with cilantro, avocado or vegan sour cream and some crusty bread or tortilla chips.