Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 29 oz. can of diced tomatoes
  • 19 oz. can of red beans – drained
  • 1 jalapeño – chopped with seeds
  • 3 cloves of garlic – chopped
  • 1 pint of mushrooms – sliced
  • 1 bell pepper (any color) – grilled and sliced
  • 1 red onion – sliced thin
  • 1 handful of Italian parsley – chopped
  • 1/4 cup of raisins – chopped
  • 2 tbs. of honey
  • 2 tbs. of balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • Olive oil
  • Avocado for garnish
  • 2 cups of uncooked rice – prepared as directed

Instruction

  • In a small cast iron frying pan grill the pepper on all sides; let cool and slice
  • Heat a cast iron saucepot with 2 tbs. of olive oil. Add the garlic, onion, mushrooms, jalapeño and Italian parsley; sauté until the onion is softened and the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the seasonings, sliced pepper and tomatoes; continue to simmer on a low heat.
  • Add the raisins and beans and simmer on a low heat for about 25 – 30 minutes.
  • Add the balsamic vinegar and honey.
  • Plate the rice and topped with the chili, avocado and drizzle of olive oil.