Spicy chili beans

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsDry red kidney beans
5cupsWater
2Yellow onions, chopped
1Green papper, chopped
2Stalks celery, chopped
2Cloves garlic, crushed
1cupLow-sodium tomato sauce
1canStewed tom. low sod. 15 oz.
4teaspoonsChili powder
2teaspoonsGround cumin
¼teaspoonCrushed red pepper
teaspoonCayenne

Directions

Canned beans cannot be used in this recipes; the cooking liquid from the dry beans makes a rich, flavorful broth that forms the base for the chili.

If you soak the beans overnight you can cut the cooking time in half.

Freeze any leftover chili for a fast meal later. Serve over brown rice (make ¾ cup per serving extra rice for tommorows breakfast).

Place the beans and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 2 hours. Add the remaining ingredients and cook an additional 2 hours.