Vegetarian Chili Verde recipe

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Serves : 4 - 6

Ingredients :

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 lb green tomatoes, chopped
• 1 lb tomatillos, husked and chopped
• 1 tspn dried oregano, preferably Mexican
• ¾ tspn ground cumin
• 1 tspn sugar
• salt and fresh-ground black pepper, to taste
• 1½ cups water
• 3 cups cooked white beans
• 2 x 4 oz cans diced green chilies, drained
• ¼ cup chopped parsley, for garnish
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro, for garnish

Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

1. Heat the oil in a large chili pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Cover, and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the tomatillos, oregano, cumin, sugar, and salt and pepper.
4. Lower the heat, add the water, and simmer, stirring often, until the mixture is thickened and the vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes.
5. Add the beans and chilies, and simmer 10 minutes longer, or until heated through, adding more water if the chili becomes too dry.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley and cilantro.
7. See our Mexican Pork Chili Verde recipe