Recipe 24: "Berry Good Chili"

Recipe 24:
"Berry Good Chili"

Before the cold days are over... We have for your dining pleasure this tangy, sweet-and-spicy recipe.

1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 green bell pepper, also seeded and diced
1 cup corn kernels
1.5 cups long-grain white rice
1 cup tomato paste
1.5 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (they will be cooked anyways)
1/2 cup unsweetened dried cherries
15 oz can of navy (or other white beans) beans
15 oz can of kidney beans
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp yellow mustard powder
6.5 cups vegetable broth

In the spirit of all good chili everywhere, combine all ingredients in a suitable sized stockpot. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook 1 hr or until rice is tender and liquid has reduced by about a third.


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