Best Healthy Black Bean Hominy Chili Recipes

BLACK BEAN HOMINY CHILI

Steps:

• Pick over the beans for any debris. Rinse the beans and set aside.
• In a 4 qt or larger heavy saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil and saute the garlic and onion until they are softened but not brown, 5 - 10 minutes.
• Add the chili powder, pepper flakes, sugar, thyme, cumin, oregano, and coriander. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the beans, tomatoes (including the juice or puree), vegetable broth, water and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are tender. Add the hominy and pepper.
• Taste for salt and add if necessary. Thicken, if desired by adding 1 Tbs cornmeal at a time and simmering for 5 minutes after each addition.
• Can keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

HEALTHY BISON CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the bison and cook until browned, taking care not to break the meat into very small pieces, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bison to a plate using a slotted spoon and set aside. Drain the liquid in the bottom of the pot and discard. Keep the pot over medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, the poblano peppers and onions. Cook until softened and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, coriander, cumin, salt, cayenne pepper and garlic. Cook and stir until the spices are fragrant and toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes with the juices, and bring to a simmer while scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pan, about 2 minutes. Return the bison to the pot and add the black beans, kidney beans, hominy and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat, cover and simmer until thickened, about 45 minutes. Season with salt. Serve with the sour cream, cheese, cilantro, onions, lime and avocados, if desired. Per serving (optional garnishes not included): Calories 494; Total Fat 15.5 grams; Saturated Fat 5 grams; Protein 43 grams; Total Carbohydrate 52 grams; Sugar: 7 grams; Fiber 18 grams; Cholesterol 83 milligrams; Sodium 1031 milligrams

VEGETARIAN HOMINY CHILI WITH BEANS

Steps:

• Saute garlic in the canola oil in a large sauce pan or small pot.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
• If using TVP, add water if chili gets too thick as TVP will absorb liquid pretty quickly.
• Garnish with cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream.

SPICY SLOW COOKER BLACK BEAN & HOMINY

Steps:

• Prep slow cooker by spraying lightly with cooking spray, then preheat.
• Add all ingredients to slow cooker and stir until blended.
• Cook for 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low.

HEALTHY BLACK BEAN-HOMINY CHILI

Steps:

• 1. Microwave broth and tomatoes, in a microwave-safe container, on high power, until steamy hot, about 5 minutes.
• 2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a Dutch oven or small soup kettle over medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers; sauté, until soft and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin and oregano; sauté, until fragrant, a minute or so.
• 3. Add beans and hominy, along with hot broth mixture. bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and simmer, partly covered, until vegetables are tender and flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.
• 4. Stir in garlic, chocolate, and cilantro. Simmer a couple of minutes to blend flavors. Turn off heat, and let stand a few minutes, if there is time. Adjust seasonings, and serve.