Subj : California Chili
To   : All
From : Ben Collver
Date : Wed Dec 24 2025 01:11 pm

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      Title: California Chili
 Categories: Chili
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
      1 tb Olive oil -OR-
    1/4 c  Water
      1 md Onion; chopped
      1 sm Red bell pepper;
           - seeded & chopped
      1    Fresh hot chile;
           - seeded & minced (optional)
      2 cl Garlic; minced
      8    Ripe plum tomatoes; diced
    1/4 c  Tomato paste
      2 tb Chili powder
      1 ts Fresh oregano; minced -OR-
    1/2 ts Dried oregano
  1 1/2 c  Water
    1/2 c  Dry red wine
      3 c  Cooked kidney beans -OR-
     30 oz Beans (2 cans);
           - rinsed & drained
           Salt
           Black pepper; freshly ground
      2 md Ripe Hass avacados;
           - peeled, pitted, diced,
           - for serving
    1/2 c  Black olives;
           - brine cured, pitted,
           - sliced, for serving
 
  To complete the picture, serve with a bottle of good California wine
  and some San Francisco sourdough bread. Be sure to prepare the
  avocado at the very last minute to avoid discoloration.
  
  Heat the olive oil or water in a large pot over medium heat. Add the
  onion, bell pepper, chile (if using), and garlic. Cover and cook
  until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste,
  chili powder, oregano, water, wine, beans, and salt & pepper to
  taste. Simmer until the flavors are blended and the desired
  consistency is achieved, 30 to 45 minutes. Serve hot, topped with the
  avocados and olives.
  
  Recipe by Vegan Planet by Robin Robertson
 
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