Veggie Black Bean Stew

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup carrot, chopped
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 4 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
• 5 tablespoons monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 5 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped

Recipe

• 1 in a dutch oven or large suacepan, saute the onions, celery, carrot, red pepper and garlic in 1/4 cup chicken broth and 1 tbsp olive oil until tender.
• 2 add the beans, can broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, honey, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
• 3 stir in the cilantro. simmer until stew thickens (about 5-15 minutes longer).
• 4 garnish with cheese, sour cream, and green onion.