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Oil-Free Bean Chili
Hearty black bean and tomato stew
Any fast dayPrep 15 minCook 40 minServes 6
When to eat it. No oil, wine or fish, so it fits even the strict weekdays of Lent.
Ingredients
Method
- Cook the onion and pepper in a splash of water for 5 minutes, adding more water as it dries.
- Add the garlic and spices for a minute.
- Add the beans, tomatoes, corn and water and simmer 30 minutes until thick.
- Season and finish with lime and cilantro. Serve with rice.
Tip. A good pot to cook on Sunday for the strict weekdays ahead.
Fasting customs differ between churches and parishes. When in doubt, follow what your priest gives you. Not sure what today allows? Check the Orthodox calendar.
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