Vegetable Chili with Garlic Rice

Ingredients

• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ cups long-grain rice
• 1 ²/₃ cups drained and rinsed canned black beans (one 15-ounce can)
• ½ teaspoon cayenne
• + 8 more ingredients
• • 3 ½ cups canned diced tomatoes with their juice (two 15-ounce cans)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch dice
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 red or green bell peppers, cut into 3/4-inch squares
  • 1 yellow squash, cut into 3/4-inch dice
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
  • 3 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock

1. In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in one third of the garlic, the chili powder, cumin, and cayenne and cook until fragrant, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the bell ...

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