Bean And Apple Chili

Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 (15 ounce) cans beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 green apples, cut in tiny chunks
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 use a 5-quart slow cooker; put the butter in the stoneware; dump in the beans.
• 2 add in the onion and apple; add the garlic, chili powder, thyme, cumin, salt, and pepper; pour in the broth.
• 3 stir in the yogurt; cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours.
• 4 the chili is done when the onion has softened and the flavors have melded.
• 5 stir in the cheddar cheese before serving; serve with cornbread.