Whole Family Nutrition

East meets old west in this amazing synthesis of flavors!

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, diced (or chopped in a food processor)
• 1 red bell pepper, diced (or chopped in a food processor)
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 medium carrots, chopped finely in a food processor
• 30 ounces kidney beans
• 30 ounces black beans
• 16 ounces canned stewed tomatoes
• 1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ¼ tablespoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, finely shredded
• 1 avocado
• 1 cup plain kefir

Directions

Sautee onions, red pepper and carrots in olive oil for 5 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add cumin, chili powder, turmeric, thyme and garlic and sautee for 1 more minute.
Add all beans and tomatoes to sauteed veggies and add water if needed; simmer for 15 minutes. Add ginger to chili and simmer for another minute.
Avocado or kefir can be added as a final topping (wait for the chili to cool before adding kefir so as to preserve the live cultures).

Notes
Kefir is a healthier substitute for sour cream, providing the wonderful benefit of live cultures.