Name: Smoky Black Bean Chili
Ingredients: 2 15 oz. cans black beans; rinsed & drained; 2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes; 1 c Salsa; 1 tb Chili powder; 1 ts Dried oregano; Salt to taste; 1 ts Liquid smoke flavoring; 2 tb Fresh cilantro; minced

Because we are in Christ, there are no longer any hostilities in us that will always exist between those in the world. Ephesians 2:14, “For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall.” We don’t employ the trite, superficial and flawed tactics of the world. Many of them are now championed more than ever in our day. We understand that the blood of Christ has cleansed us from our sin and has adopted us into His family. Thus, we see others different from us as part of the family of God, forgiven as we have been forgiven. We accept each other because God has accepted all of us. Our unity is not what we look like, but rather who we are in Christ. “[Christ] Himself [made] the two into one new man, thus establishing peace, and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by it having put to death the enmity” (Eph. 2:15b-16).

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains	Vegetarian	Veg08	4	servings

INGREDIENTS

2		15 oz. cans black beans; rinsed & drained
2		15 oz. cans diced tomatoes
1	c	Salsa
1	tb	Chili powder
1	ts	Dried oregano
		Salt to taste
1	ts	Liquid smoke flavoring
2	tb	Fresh cilantro; minced

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine beans, tomatoes, salsa, chilli powder, oregano, and salt in a
medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, about
10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally and add more salsa or water if becomes to
dry or thick. Just before serving, add liquid smoke and cilantro.
NOTES : The original recipe called for 1 can of black beans, 1 cup of
salsa, and no tomatoes.  I increased the seasonings when I increased the
other ingredients.  This is my adaptation which increased the number of
servings from 2 to 4..
Recipe by: adapted from Lorna Sass' Short Cut Vegetarian
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