Vegetarian Black Bean Chili

Directions

Ingredients :

½ cup applesauce

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon dried rosemary

½ teaspoon dried sage

¼ teaspoon dried thyme

1 pinch asafoetida powder (Optional)

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 onion

chopped

1 yellow squash

chopped

2 carrots

chopped

1 sweet potato

peeled and diced

1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms

1 quart water

or as needed

Methods :

In a large pot over medium-low heat, mix the applesauce, brown sugar, coriander, cayenne pepper, cumin, oregano, cloves, rosemary, sage, thyme and asafoetida powder. Cook just until heated through. Stir in black beans and tomato paste. Mix in garlic, onion, squash, carrots, sweet potato and mushrooms. Pour in enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.