Hearty Vegetarian Noodle Chili

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 19 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups orecchiette, cooked
• 1 cup corn kernel
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon lime peel, grated

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a deep skillet set over medium heat.
• 2 add the onion, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until the onion is softened.
• 3 stir in the tomatoes and garlic.
• 4 bring to a boil, stirring often to scrape up any cooked on bits.
• 5 simmer for 15 minutes.
• 6 stir in the beans, pasta and corn.
• 7 cook for 5 minutes.
• 8 stir in the parsley and lime peel.
• 9 taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
• 10 serve topped with a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheddar.