Dinner: Vegetarian Black Bean Chili with Ancho and Orange

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Vegetarian Black Bean Chili with Ancho and Orange

One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Kosher salt
Pepper
One 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
Three 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Cilantro leaves, for garnish
Greek yogurt, for serving

Instructions

In a large saucepan, heat the oil. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, chile powder, cumin, oregano and cayenne and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes, black beans, honey, 1/2 teaspoon of the orange zest and 2 cups of water and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until all the flavors meld and the liquid is slightly reduced, about 20 minutes. Stir in the orange juice and season with salt and pepper. Divide the chili into bowls and garnish with cilantro leaves and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of orange zest. Serve with yogurt.

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