Apple Chili
A tasty way to incorporate the bean with the most antioxidants (The Best Bean) and the apple highest in antioxidants; at least it was until this newest study. The Healthiest Apple
Plants
- 3 cups cooked^ black beans
- 2 large organic* red delicious apples, chopped
- 4 medium tomatoes, chopped or jar of strained tomatoes
- 2 small red onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup water/homemade vegetable broth
- 1-2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- black pepper
Technique
In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic in a splash of water/broth until onions translucent, about 5-10 minutes. Add remainder of ingredients, bring to a boil, then lower heat and cook until apples thoroughly cooked. Season to taste with black pepper.
If you own a pressure cooker use 1 cup dry black beans (rinsed and sorted). Add all ingredients to pressure cooker and cook for approximately 15 minutes. Season to taste with black pepper.
^If using canned beans select those packaged without salt added and in BPA-free cans such as Eden Organic brand. BPA Plastic and Male Sexual Dysfunction
*Apples rank 1st (most contaminated) for yet another year in the “dirty dozen: 12 foods to eat organic” so choose organic. EWG's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce
If you own a pressure cooker use 1 cup dry black beans (rinsed and sorted). Add all ingredients to pressure cooker and cook for approximately 15 minutes. Season to taste with black pepper.
^If using canned beans select those packaged without salt added and in BPA-free cans such as Eden Organic brand. BPA Plastic and Male Sexual Dysfunction
*Apples rank 1st (most contaminated) for yet another year in the “dirty dozen: 12 foods to eat organic” so choose organic. EWG's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce
