
Yields:
4
This spice-laden vegetarian chili is topped with a smooth, cooling avocado cream to balance the hot peppers and smoky chipotle.
Reprinted with permission from Superfood Kitchen © 2012 by Julie Morris, Sterling Epicure, an imprint of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. Photography by Julie Morris
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Ingredients
- 6 cups chopped tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 4 clove garlic
- 2 stalk celery
- 2 fresh Anaheim peppers
- 1 lb. sweet potatoes
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp. chipotle powder
- 4 cups cooked black beans (unsalted)
- 2 Tbsp. wakame flakes
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- Sea salt
For the Avocado Sour Cream:
- cup raw cashews
- cup water
- 1 large avocado (preferably Hass variety)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp. Sea salt
Directions
- Step 1Make the avocado sour cream: Use a small blender to process the cashews and water together into a smooth cream. Add the avocado, lime juice and sea salt, then blend again to form a whip. Refrigerate until ready to use. (Will keep for several days in a sealed container, refrigerated.)
- Step 2Blend 4 cups of the tomatoes in a blender or food processor until a chunky purée has formed. Set aside.
- Step 3In a large pot, melt the coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, celery, peppers, and sweet potato, plus the remaining 2 cups of chopped tomatoes and sauté for about 5 minutes longer to help break down the tomatoes. Add the prepared tomato puree, thyme, chipotle, cooked beans, wakame, and vegetable broth to the pot. Season with some salt, stir to combine, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Taste and add additional salt if needed, then simmer over low heat, uncovered, for 15 minutes longer, adding a little water if necessary. When the chili is finished cooking, serve hot, with a dollop of Avocado Sour Cream.
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