Three Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup yellow onion (chopped)
• 2 dried chilies
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 can of organic tomatoes (diced)
• 1 1/2 cup cooked pinto beans
• 1/2 cup cooked garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• 1/2 cup cooked black beans
• 1 can of tomato paste
• 1 tbsp dried cilantro
• black pepper and Himalayan salt
• fresh cilantro to serve

Instructions

1. 1

   In a dry pot, cook the cumin seeds until medium toasted. Then transfer to a coffee grinder or mortar and powder the seeds.

2. 2

   Then saute the onions in the olive oil until transparent. Stir occasionally and add a little water to prevent burning, 1 to 2 tbsp at a time.

3. 3

   Add the cumin powder, chilies, garlic, cayenne pepper and cook for a minute stirring.

4. 4

   Add the canned tomatoes, 2 cups of water, all the beans (drained if using canned beans), tomato paste, and dried cilantro. Use more water if using dry beans (enough to cover the beans 1 inch) and cook for 20 to 25 minutes (or longer if dry beans).

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper and Serve with fresh cilantro.