Two-mushroom bean chili

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
1cupChopped onion
1tablespoonMinced garlic
2tablespoonsChili powder
1teaspoonGround cumin
poundsFresh white mushrooms; sliced, 7 1/2 cups
8ouncesFresh shiitake mushrooms; sliced, 2 1/2 cups
1can(14 1/2 oz) stewed tomatoes
1can(19 oz) white kidney beans; rinsed/drained
½cupRipe olives; sliced

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat oil until hot; add onion nad garlic. Cook stirring frequently until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cumin; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add white and shiitake mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Add stewed tomatoes, beans, olives and ½ cup water. Simmer uncovered, to blend flavors, about 10 minutes. Serve with tortillas, garnished with shredded lettuce, diced fresh tomatoes and shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired. Makes 4 servings. Per serving; 290 calories, 11 grams fat, 623 mg. sodium NOTES : This dish takes less than 30 minutes to prepared and serve.

Recipe by: Lansing State Journal, Associated Press recipe, 12-15-97 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #961 by Roberta Banghart <bobbi744@...> on Dec 21, 1997