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Black Bean and Cauliflower Chili

August 5, 2009 by Alea Milham 7 Comments

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I know some of you are just driving by real slow to check out the accident. I realize this recipe sounds weird. Let me reassure you that it does taste better than it sounds. I also know that if I left out the word cauliflower and called it Black Bean and Garden Vegetable Chili, it would draw more readers. But in the interest of transparency I decided to add cauliflower to this recipe’s name.

Sometimes my leftover use is more spontaneous (some might say impulsive) rather than premeditated! My daughter thinks this should be called the “ultimate disguise chili”. I wasn’t trying to sneak weird food past my kids, but if they were more willing to eat cauliflower because of the chili seasonings, then that is a good thing. This recipe was inspired by MJPuzzleMom’s Black and White Turkey Chili recipe at What a Crock! What I had available in my garden, freezer, and pantry triumphed over my best intentions to follow a recipe. I needed to use up some cauliflower, so I replaced the can of white beans with chopped cauliflower and once I started diverging there was no going back. If you’re not a gardener, the original recipe will probably be more convenient for you. Or even better, use both of them as inspiration to create something wonderful of your own.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 lb. ground turkey, browned

2 cans black beans, drained

2 cups cauliflower, chopped into small pieces

2 cups tomatoes, diced

1 small onion, diced

1/2 bell pepper, diced

2 cloves of garlic, minced

2 – 14 oz. cans of chicken broth

1 –2 teaspoons ground red pepper

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon fresh marjoram

1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped

1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

dash salt

3 teaspoons of cornstarch

In a skillet brown the ground turkey. Add the turkey to the slow-cooker. Add beans, cauliflower, tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, garlic, and chicken broth. Stir well. Add spices. Stir well. Add corn starch one teaspoon at a time; stirring well after each teaspoon. Cook on low for 5 – 6 hours.

I made this chili very mild because my fire-eating husband is out of town. The original recipe called for 1 1/2 Tablespoons of chili powder. Let your taste buds be your guide. The one thing I would change next time I make this recipe is to follow a tip that Michelle Smiles left in a comment on my White Chili post. Her tip is to puree a can of white beans and add it to the chili to thicken the broth.

Do you ever add unexpected ingredients to your recipes? Are you upfront about it, or do you let your family eat it in blissful ignorance?

This post has been linked to:

In-Season Recipe Swap at Tammy’s Kitchen

Crock Pot Wednesday at Dining With Debbie

Slow Cooker Thursday at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom

The Ultimate Recipe Swap at Life as Mom

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About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

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  1. Tania says

    March 19, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    hello! tried your recipe and it was sooo delicious. i just added a bit more garlic and onions and cayenne pepper. really like the cauliflower in the chili!!

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  2. shopannies says

    August 6, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    sounds delicous never would of thought of putting all of the different ingredients together

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  3. Mari says

    August 6, 2009 at 8:31 pm

    It sounds and looks really good!

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  4. Sandra says

    August 6, 2009 at 4:04 pm

    Sounds good 🙂

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  5. darnold23 says

    August 6, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    Thanks for participating in Crock Pot Wednesday. I would not have thought of the cauliflower…but I will give that a try. Come back Friday for the announcement of the giveaway winners. Thanks again.

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  6. Jen says

    August 6, 2009 at 12:40 pm

    Some of my best dishes come from just adding this and that. It might not look great but if my family loves it then it is a success!! Thank you for sharing. Have a great week.

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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