Spicy Black Bean Vegetarian Chili

Name: Spicy Black Bean Vegetarian Chili Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 Cups Black beans; 2 cups Ragu spaghetti sauce (traditional); 1 packet of Mckormicks HOT chili seasoning; 1 red bell pepper chopped; 1 yellow bell pepper chopped; Half of one medium red onion chopped; 3 large jalapeno peppers chopped; 1 tsp minced garlic (more to taste?); .5 tbls brown sugar; .5 tsp basil; Splash of Chalula hot sauce; 1 cup Kraft finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or veggie shreds); 2 tbls Daisy light sour cream (on the side) if needed to 'cool off' this dish a little. (if you don't eat dairy subtract this entirely)

Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 120

Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

2 Cups Black beans2 cups Ragu spaghetti sauce (traditional) 1 packet of Mckormicks HOT chili seasoning1 red bell pepper, chopped1 yellow bell pepper, choppedHalf of one medium red onion, chopped3 large jalapeno peppers, chopped1 tsp minced garlic (more to taste?).5 tbls brown sugar.5 tsp basilSplash of Chalula hot sauce1 cup Kraft finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or veggie shreds)2 tbls Daisy light sour cream (on the side) if needed to 'cool off' this dish a little. (if you don't eat dairy subtract this entirely)

Directions

You can add the onions, minced garlic and pepper raw, or you can saute' them with cooking spray before adding them to the chili, your preference.

Add all ingredients into pot except shredded cheddar (and of course sour cream) and mix well. Bring to a boil and then Simmer on very low heat for 2 hours for optimum flavor.

When it's almost finished add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and stir, allowing cheese to fully melt. You can also cut this inhalf and add .5 cup to the chili and then sprinkle .5 cup over top of chili once it's plated.

Makes two 1 cup servings. (there is usually a little left over so a smidge over 2 servings)

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ALICIA0099.

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 542.3
Total Fat: 18.4 g
Cholesterol: 40.0 mg
Sodium: 2,253.5 mg
Total Carbs: 70.5 g
Dietary Fiber: 18.9 g
Protein: 29.2 g

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