Chili on Rice

Name: Chili on Rice
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 1/2 red pepper, diced; 1 large carrot, diced or shredded; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 (15-ounce) can whole or chopped tomatoes; 1 cup broth (vegetable, chicken, tomato juice or water); 1 (28-ounce) can black beans; 1 ear corn, kernels removed; Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper; Perfect Microwaveable Rice, recipe follows; 2 cups long grain rice; 3 1/2 cups water or stock; 1 1/2 teaspoons butter or oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

17 ingredients

16 steps

Ingredients

3 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 red pepper, diced
1 large carrot, diced or shredded
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15-ounce) can whole or chopped tomatoes
1 cup broth (vegetable, chicken, tomato juice or water)
1 (28-ounce) can black beans
1 ear corn, kernels removed
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Perfect Microwaveable Rice, recipe follows
2 cups long grain rice
3 1/2 cups water or stock
1 1/2 teaspoons butter or oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
2

Add the onions, peppers, carrot, and garlic, cook stirring often, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3

Add chili powder and cumin, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more or until they smell delicious.
4

Add the tomatoes, broth, black beans and corn to the pot with the vegetables.
5

Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer.
6

Cook 10 to 20 minutes, until flavors are well combined.
7

Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
8

Serve over rice.
9

Note: If the chili seems too thick, thin out with water or chicken stock.
10

Place all ingredients in a large glass measuring or any microwave safe bowl.
11

The rice expands during cooking, so be sure to choose a container that is large enough.
12

Microwave on high, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
13

Microwave on medium-low, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
14

Do not stir the rice at any time during the cooking process.
15

Season with salt and fluff with a fork just before serving.
16

Yield: 6 to 8 servings