Caribbean Black Bean Stew

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The tang of the citrus gives this otherwise fairly traditional southwestern-style chili a taste of the caribbean. adapted from world wide recipes and posted for zwt5.

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Steps

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Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over moderate heat and saute the onions until lightly browned , about 10 minutes.

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Add the garlic and jalapenos and cook , stirring frequently , for 2 minutes.

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Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.

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Reduce the heat and simmer covered for 30-45 minutes.

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If you want a thicker stew , mash some of the beans against the side of the pot with the back of a spoon and stir them into the mixture.

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Serve with any or all of the optional garnishes if desired.

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Ingredients

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vegetable oil, onions, garlic cloves, fresh jalapeno chilies, black beans, chopped tomatoes, water, orange juice, lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, orange zest, lime zest, salt & freshly ground black pepper, sour cream