Black Bean And Bulgur Chili

• 1 lb. black beans (dry) or 5 to 6 c., cooked and drained
• 1 c. bulgur wheat (dry) or 3 c. cooked
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 10 oz. onion, chopped
• 2 oz. garlic, chopped
• 8 oz. carrot, coarsely grated
• 8 oz. celery, chopped
• 8 oz. green pepper
• 28 oz. can crushed tomato in tomato paste
• 3 tsp. basil
• 3 tsp. cumin
• 3 to 5 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 c. fresh chopped cilantro
• 2 tsp. salt
• black pepper, cayenne pepper and water (as needed) to taste

1. Bean Preparation:
2. One pound of dried beans will make about 6 cups, cooked and drained.
3. After picking out stones, rinse. Transfer to big pot.
4. Cover with 3 quarts of water.
5. Bring to boil for several minutes and then soak.
6. Drain, rinse and cover with water plus 1/2-inch for cooking process.
7. Bring to simmer; cover pot and cook for 1 1/2 hours or until tender.

black beans, bulgur wheat, olive oil, onion, garlic, carrot, celery, green pepper, tomato, basil, cumin, chili powder, cilantro, salt, black pepper

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=996496 (may not work)