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Black and White Chili





Yields
Serves 4




Total Time
45 mins

This is the simple, hearty food you want as the kids go back to school and schedules get hectic. The combination of both black and white beans creates a nice mix, without having you raid your pantry. The canned goods in this dinner make it super simple, and the prep comes together quickly. Set it on the table with toppings you have on hand: cheddar, sour cream, green onions, radishes, and lime wedges. Have the family create their own for a fun, customizable dinner that makes for great leftovers the next day. Top with extra jalapeƱos for an added kick.

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Photo: Annabelle Breakey

 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
 2 cups chopped onions
 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
 1 1/2 pounds sliced mushrooms
 3 medium carrots, chopped
 1 or 2 large jalapeño chiles, minced
  About 1 tsp. kosher salt
 1/4 cup chili powder
 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
 5 cups mushroom or vegetable broth
 2 14-oz. cans white beans, rinsed and drained
 2 14-oz. cans black beans, rinsed and drained
 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
Step 1
1

In a 5- to 6-qt. pot (preferably wide), heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, jalapeƱos, and salt. Cover and cook until vegetables get juicy, 5 to 8 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring often, until mixture begins to brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Step 2
2

Add chili powder and cumin; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in broth, beans, tomatoes, and tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Add more salt to taste and simmer to heat through and combine flavors, about 10 minutes.

Step 3
3

Ladle chili into wide bowls and serve with your favorite toppings.

Step 4
4

Wine pairing: Sbragia Family 2012 Home Ranch Merlot (Dry Creek Valley; $32).

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 417Calories from Fat 19
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 1.3g7%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2050mg86%
Total Carbohydrate 67g23%

Dietary Fiber 19g76%
Protein 19g38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.