Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-2 pounds mushrooms fresh, stem removed and reserved
  • 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
  • 1 x salt to taste
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup long grain rice white
  • 1 x cilantro washed, dried
  • 2 each hot chili peppers red or green, chopped optional, fresh or pickled seeded
  • 1 each limes optional, cut into wedges
  • 1 x tomatoes washed,
  • 2 tablespoons cumin ground, optional
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder ground
  • 1 x yogurt plain or sour cream
  • 32 ounces beans canned, black, red kidney or pink
  • 1 x cheddar cheese

Method

  • In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add mushrooms and reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the chilies, cumin, chili powder, beans and spaghetti sauce.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 to 40 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt.
  • Meanwhile prepare rice.
  • In a medium-size saucepan, bring water to a boil.
  • Add rice, reduce heat and cook the rice covered until tender, about 18 minutes.
  • Serve the chili hot over rice with cilantro, lime wedges, tomatoes, yogurt or sour cream, and cheddar cheese, if desired.