1 cup water
1/2 cup LifeField Buckwheat
pinch of salt
Prepare LifeField Buckwheat according to basic recipe instructions on package. Set aside.
Vegetarian Chili Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 Spanish onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 28 oz. can stewed tomatoes
1 15 oz. can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large green pepper, seeded and diced
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
salt and pepper to taste
- Heat olive oil in deep saucepan over medium heat. Add onion garlic until soft. Do not brown.
- Add stewed tomatoes, both beans, and green pepper. Bring slowly to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for approximately 20 — 30 minutes, or until chili becomes “stew like° in consistency.
- Halfway through simmering add spices, and salt and pepper. Add extra seasoning according to taste
- Before serving combine LifeField Buckwheat with chili and stir together. The LifeField Buckwheat will give your chili extra body and a nutty flavor. ENJOY!
The Buckwheat is a great substitute for just plain white rice. And the recipe is so easy and tasty!
Credit: Christine Wansleben, Private Chef/Caterer
Makes 4 servings
