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Another great recipe from Seva student Brian Fox. Thanks, Brian!

Awesome Vegetarian Black Bean Chili Recipe

This recipe is quick and good. It can be used a lot of different ways besides just chili too. Use it for taco salads, in burritos, over nachos, as sloppy joe’s, etc.

INGREDIENTS
o 4 Morningstar Farm, Spicy Black Bean Burger (thawed)
o 1 onion, diced
o 3 large garlic cloves, minced
o 2 can black beans
o 1 can corn
o 1 large can diced tomatoes
o 1 tablespoon chili powder
o 1 tablespoon cumin
o 1 brunch of fresh cilantro, chopped
o crush red pepper flakes (to taste)
o salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Other toppings
o shredded cheese ( I use Mexican blend)
o Finely chopped red onion
o Salsa
o Sour cream

Put garlic, onions in a sauce pan w/ olive oil and sauté . Add black bean burger, beans, corn, tomatoes and spices (except cilantro) and cook for 20 minutes, until tender stirring often. Add chopped cilantro , barbeque sauce, pepper flakes, salt pepper to taste. Simmer mixture 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

Options:
o 1 /2 cup of barbeque sauce — this makes an awesome sweet and spicy flavor.