Chile Non-Carne

Name: Chile Non-Carne
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cracked wheat bulgur; 1/2 cup boiling water or vegetable stock; 1 Tbs. olive or canola oil, or more as needed; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 3 Tbs. hot chili powder; 1 large fresh green pepper, chopped; 1 28-oz. can Italian plum tomatoes, chopped, including liquid; 1 1/2 cups canned kidney or black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped, if desired; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup cracked wheat bulgur
1/2 cup boiling water or vegetable stock
1 Tbs. olive or canola oil, or more as needed
1 large onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
3 Tbs. hot chili powder
1 large fresh green pepper, chopped
1 28-oz. can Italian plum tomatoes, chopped, including liquid
1 1/2 cups canned kidney or black beans, drained and rinsed
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped, if desired
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1

Soak cracked wheat in boiling water or stock, about 15 minutes.
2

Meanwhile, heat oil in large saucepan over medium-low heat.
3

When hot, saute onion and garlic until soft, about 15 minutes.
4

Add chili powder, and cook about 5 minutes more.
5

Add green pepper, and cook until tender.
6

Add remaining ingredients, including cracked wheat and stock, and cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are tender.
7

Adjust seasonings to taste.
8

To serve, ladle portion into serving bowl.
9

Store remainder in refrigerator.
10

To reheat, place serving portion in saucepan or microwavable container.