Black Beans with Veggies

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or ghee
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup each seeded and chopped red and green bell pepper
• 4 cups cooked black beans (approximately three and a half cups, raw)
• 2 cups vegetarian stock or water
• 4 teaspoons chili powder, or more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons honey, tomato paste, yogurt, grated monterey jack cheese (for garnishing)

Preparation Method Heat oil or ghee in a large pot and saute celery, carrot, bell pepper for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the rest of the ingredients (except garnishing ingredients) and boil. Lower the heat, cover with the lid and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour or till consistency becomes thick. Remove from heat and garnish with green onion, cheese and a dollop of yogurt.