Emeril's Vegetarian Microwave Black Bean Chili (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Emeril's Vegetarian Microwave Black Bean Chili (Emeril Lagasse)
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  1. In a 3-quart baking dish, combine the beans with 2 cups of water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, carefully peel back an edge of the plastic, and let sit 5 minutes. Add 2 cups of very hot water, stir, recover, and let sit for 1 hour.
  2. Drain the beans in a colander.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in the baking dish for 1 minute on high. Add the onions, garlic, jalapeno, bay leaf, chili powder, cumin, Essence, and salt, and stir to coat. Cook, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes. Stir well. Add the beans and stir to combine. Add 4 cups of hot water, stir, and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Cook on high for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand covered for 15 minutes. Carefully uncover and add the lime juice and cilantro. Stir well, and serve the chili topped with the avocado, tomato, and cheese.
  4. Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
  5. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  6. Yield: about 2/3 cup
  7. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking, by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 515.07 Kcal (2156 kJ)
Calories from fat 251.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.95g 43%
Cholesterol 29.66mg 10%
Sodium 4014.42mg 167%
Potassium 1446.82mg 31%
Total Carbs 51.18g 17%
Sugars 4.44g 18%
Dietary Fiber 16.68g 67%
Protein 21.99g 44%
Vitamin C 21.2mg 35%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 6.6mg 37%
Calcium 376.1mg 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.8
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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