Vegetarian Chili with Cornbread
A hearty two-bean vegetable chili served with tender, lightly sweet cornbread.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 200°C. Brush the baking dish with 2 tsp (10 gr) of the melted butter.
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Step 2
Whisk the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and ½ tsp (3 gr) salt together in a large mixing bowl.
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Step 3
Whisk the milk, eggs, and remaining 3 ¼ tbsp (50 gr) melted butter in a medium bowl. Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients just until no dry flour remains, then spread the batter in the baking dish.
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Step 4
Bake until golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let the cornbread cool briefly before cutting.
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Step 5
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and carrot; cook until beginning to soften, about 7 minutes.
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Step 6
Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Step 7
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add the canned tomato, broth, kidney beans, black beans, remaining 1 ¼ tsp (7 gr) salt, and black pepper; bring to a gentle boil, then simmer uncovered over low heat for 20 minutes.
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Step 8
Stir in the corn and simmer over low heat until tender and heated through, about 5 minutes.
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Step 9
Remove the chili from the heat and stir in the lime juice and cilantro. Serve with pieces of warm cornbread.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in shallow covered containers. Consume within 4 days, reheating chili to 74°C before serving.
Risk factors
- raw egg in uncooked cornbread batter
- hot liquids and cookware
- cooked beans and cornbread held at room temperature