shortnmorose's Notes:
Expand2 cups mix of kidney beans, azuki beans, and black beans Ask a question about this ingredient
5 cloves garlic, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
2 zucchini, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tomato, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
4 carrots, diced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 stalk celery, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 sweet onion, diced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon garlic powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon paprika Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon coriander Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon hot cocoa powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup brown sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup coffee Ask a question about this ingredient
2-3 cups broth or stock (I used vegetable) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup yummy tomato sauce Ask a question about this ingredient
1 sprig thyme Ask a question about this ingredient
cilantro to garnish Ask a question about this ingredient
Hawaiian salt to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
shredded cheddar cheese Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups cooked Genjimai or brown rice Ask a question about this ingredient
Boil some water and cover the 3 cups of beans to about an inch above the beans. Soak for a couple of hours. Afterwards, drain the beans and transfer to a heavy stockpot.
Ask a question about this stepCover beans with water again up to an inch above the beans. Boil then reduce heat, simmering for 1 hour.
Ask a question about this stepRest for a bit. 30 minutes into the boiling of them beans, start prepping and chopping up all the veggies. Mix spices together in a bowl and set aside.
Ask a question about this stepIn a stock pot over medium heat, heat the oil and add garlic, onions, carrots, celery, zucchini, and tomato until veggies begin to release their liquids.
Ask a question about this stepMix spices into veggies and simmer on low until beans are ready. (If it's gonna be awhile, remove veggies from heat until beans are ready). Drain beans of their boiling liquid. I'm not a pro, but I swear draining the beans of their soaking and boiling waters makes ya less gassy. I could be wrong :)
Ask a question about this stepAdd beans, stock, tomato sauce, hot cocoa powder, sugar, coffee, and thyme. Stir it up. Return to boil then simmer for another hour or so.
Ask a question about this stepAdd Hawaiian salt to taste, garnish with cilantro and cheddar cheese. Serve over rice.
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Andrew is an artisan chocolatier and the owner of Garrison Confections Gourmet Chocolate Shop.
