Emeril's Vegetarian Microwave Black Bean Chili Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 c. dry black beans
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 c. minced yellow onions
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 x jalapeno stemmed, seeded, and minced
- 1 x bay leaf
- 1 Tbsp. chili pwdr
- 1 tsp grnd cumin
- 1/2 tsp Emeril's Essence (see Bayou Blast recipe)
- 4 c. warm water
Directions
- In a 3-qt baking dish, combine the beans with 2 c. of water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 15 min. Remove from the oven, carefully peel back an edge of the plastic, and let sit 5 min. Add in 2 c. of very warm water, stir, recover, and let sit for 1 hour.
- Drain the beans in a colander.
- Heat the vegetable oil in the baking dish for 1 minute on high. Add in the onions, garlic, jalapeno, bay leaf, chili pwdr, cumin, Essence, and salt, and stir to coat. Cook, uncovered, on high for 4 min.
- Stir well. Add in the beans and stir to combine. Add in 4 c. of warm water, stir, and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Cook on high for 30 min. Remove from the oven and let stand covered for 15 min.
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 336g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 254 | |
| Calories from Fat 71 | 28% |
| Total Fat 8.07g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 0.79g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.18g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium 834mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 36.21g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.1g | 30% |
| Sugars 2.82g | 2% |
| Protein 11.39g | 18% |
