Banana Chili

Banana Chili

Ingredients:

4 ripe bananas (sliced)

1 large onion (diced)

4 cloves garlic (minced)

2-3 chili peppers (chopped)

1/4 cup fresh cilantro (garnish)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 cups vegetable broth

1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)

Prep:

1. Begin by slicing the 4 ripe bananas into bite-sized pieces and set them aside.

2. Finely chop 1 large onion and mince 4 cloves of garlic.

3. Remove the stems and seeds from 2-3 chili peppers and chop them into small pieces, adjusting the number based on your heat preference.

4. Rinse and drain 1 can of black beans and prepare 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro by roughly chopping it.

Cooking:

1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat.

2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

3. Add the minced garlic and chopped chili peppers, stirring for 1-2 minutes.

4. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon each of cumin and paprika, along with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and black pepper, stirring to combine the spices with the aromatics.

5. Add 2 cups of vegetable broth and gentley simmer.

6. Evenly mix in black beans and sliced bananas.

7. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until bananas are soft

Serving:

1. Once the chili has cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

2. Serve the Banana Chili hot in bowls, garnished with freshly chopped cilantro.