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A fun and easy way to package great gifts for giving
Give jars by themselves or use as the perfect addition to any gift basket
Great idea for the holidays or any special occasion
Vegetarian Black Bean Chili
~ Mix in a Jar ~
3 cups black beans, sorted
1 1/2 cups white rice
**Seasoning Packet**
3 tbsp dehydrated onion
3 tbsp granulated garlic
1 tsp crushed oregano
2 tsp salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Combine seasonings in a small bowl; mix well
Place seasoning mixture in small ziplock bag
Place rice in a ziplock bag
Layer in wide-mouth 1-quart canning jar in order listed BELOW**
**Beans, seasoning packet, rice
Put the lid on the jar and tie a homespun fabric bow around the lid
As an added touch, tie a wooden spoon to the lid
Attach jar labels to the jar with the following instructions
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~ Vegetarian Black Bean Chili ~
1 jar chili mix
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cups water
1 tsp salt
minced cilantro
finely chopped green onion
a squeeze of lime juice
Wash beans. Put in pot with contents
of seasoning bag. Add olive oil and cover
beans with 2 inches of water. Bring to a
boil and simmer until very well done
(about 2 hours). Beans should be very
soft. Add water as needed to keep beans
from sticking. There should be some
liquid left on beans when done
To cook rice, put 3 cups water and salt
into a pot and when it boils, add rice
Lower heat, cover and steam for 20 minutes
Serve about 1/2 cup rice in bowl, and ladle
beans over the top. Sprinkle cilantro,
green onion, and a squeeze of lime juice
