Black Bean Vegetable Chile

Black Bean Vegetable Chile

Ingredients

  • 1 8 oz. package tempeh, sliced horizontally, then cubed
  • 1cup vegetable broth ( or chicken-flavored vegetable broth)
  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp. coriander seeds
  • 1 Tbs. fresh cilantro
  • 1 dried jalapeno
  • 1 eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 T. Coarse salt
  • 1/2 c. olive oil
  • 2 onions, cut into 1/4 inch dice
  • 2 zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch dice
  • 1 red pepper, cored, seeded, cut into 1/4 inch dice
  • 1 yellow pepper, cored, seeded, cut into 1/4 inch dice
  • 4 large cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 8 ripe plum tomatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 c. vegetable broth
  • 1 c. fresh Italian (flat leaf) parsley
  • 12 c. fresh basil leaves
  • 3 T. chili powder
  • 1 1/2 t. ground cumin
  • 1 T. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried red pepper flakes
  • salt to taste
  • 2 c. cooked black beans
  • 1 1/2 c. fresh or frozen (thawed) corn kernels
  • 1/2 c. fresh dill
  • 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice

Directions

Place the tempeh in a sauce pan with broth. Toast the cumin and coriander seeds in a dry skillet for just 2 minutes, just to bring out the flavor. Tie in a small piece of cheese cloth with the cilantro and hot pepper. Add this to the tempeh, simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Allow the tempeh to cool in the broth, then remove with a slotted spoon. Set aside.

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Place eggplant in colander. Toss with coarse salt, let sit for 1 hr. Pat dry. Heat 1/4 c. oil in large flameproof casserole. Add onion, zucchini, bell peppers, garlic. Sauté for 10 minutes. Place remaining 1/4 c. oil in skillet, cook eggplant over medium-high heat until tender. Using slotted spoon, transfer eggplant to casserole. Add tomatoes, broth, 1/2 c parsley, basil, and spices to casserole. Cook over low heat for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add black beans, corn, dill, lemon juice. Add tempeh. Cook for 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning, add 1/2 c.parsley. Serve hot with garnishes.

  • 4 - 6 Servings
  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Cook Time 20 min
  • Ready Time 35 min