Beauty Queen Chili (recipe)
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 shallots, peeled and diced
3 cups red, yellow, or orange tomatoes, roughly chopped
2 carrots, scrubbed, trimmed, sliced
1 ear of corn, shucked
1 large beet, scrubbed with ends removed, cubed
1 large sweet potato, scrubbed and cubed
2 red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, seeds and ribs removed, diced
1 red chili pepper, seeds removed and diced
1 cup organic cannellini (or other white) beans and liquid
1 teaspoon ground cumin (or to taste)
Sea salt, to taste
Cilantro
1. In a large pot sauté shallots in olive oil over medium heat until tender.
2. Add tomatoes and sauté until they start to release some of their juice.
3. Add the rest of the vegetables and beans and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
4. Turn heat down and let simmer until thick, about an hour. Depending on the mix of your ingredients, you may need to add a little water during cooking for the right consistency.
5. Stir in cumin and salt.
6. Serve in bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Serves 8.
