Whole Foods Chili Beans

WHOLE FOODS CHILI BEANS

Soak 4 cups of Small Red Beans overnight or for at least 8 hours

(put in a large bowl and make sure water is at least double)

Drain and rinse well
Put in a large pot and fill with water, 4-5 inches above the beans
Cook on medium heat for 40 minutes
Then add: 1 T. of Sea Salt, or to taste

1 tsp. Sage
½ T. Onion Powder

Let boil until beans are soft

While beans are cooking prepare the sauce
In a pot add the following:

1 ½ T. Minced Onion
½ T. Minced Garlic
1T. Chives
2 ½ T. Water
2 T. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Stir and let sit for 5 minutes to rehydrate
Then sauté over low heat for a few minutes until soft and fragrant – Do not let brown
Then add the following and sauté over low heat for 5 minutes:

½ medium Red Pepper - diced
½ medium Yellow Pepper - diced

Then add the following:

1 can of 28 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
1 3/4 tsp. Oregano
1 ½ tsp. Paprika
½ T. Parsley
2 tsp. Onion Powder
1 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 ¼ tsp. Sea Salt

Simmer for 10 minutes, taste and if tomatoes are too acidic, add 1 T. of Honey
Continue to simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally
Add tomato sauce to beans, mix in well and then simmer for an additional 15 minutes