Farmer's Chili

Ingredients

16 ml oil
4 garlic
475 ml water
1 spanish onion
28 gr brown sugar
2 carrots
18 gr chili powder
1 zucchini
4 gr cumin
2 gr oregano
3 gr salt coarsely
65 gr bulgur wheat
525 gr tomatoes
95 gr low salt green onions tomato paste cilantro leaves

Instructions

1. Heat oil in 3 litre non-aluminum saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, carrots and half cup of the zucchini. Cook, stirring often, until onion is softened, about 4 minutes. Add kidney beans, tomatoes and their liquid, tomato paste, beef broth, 1.5 cups water, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt. Stir until combined. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 40 minutes.

2. Add remaining zucchini, bulgur wheat and corn kernels. Simmer 10 minutes more. Add remaining half cup water as necessary. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot. Pass light sour cream or low-fat yogurt, sliced green onions and cilantro leaves separately. Note: This is a highly flavorful, crunchy and substantial chili. As with most chilis, it's best made at least a day ahead so the flavors fully develop. Can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated or frozen as long as 3 months. Reheat gently, adjusting water and seasoning as needed. From the Chicago Tribune 3. 370370370370.33

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