Fusion Bean Chili With Orange Curry Yogurt Sauce Recipe

A vibrant culinary adventure! This slow cooker vegetarian chili masterfully blends the best of East Asian and Southwestern flavors. Imagine tender black beans simmering with sweet apples and spicy curry, all topped with a creamy, tangy orange curry yogurt sauce (optional, for a vegan option omit the sauce). Easily adaptable to include 1 lb ground turkey or extra-lean beef for a heartier meal. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing potluck!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 370 mins
Calories 217.9 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fusion Bean Chili With Orange Curry Yogurt Sauce

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How to Make Fusion Bean Chili With Orange Curry Yogurt Sauce

  1. Add 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, to your slow cooker.
  2. Pour in 1 (10-ounce) can diced Rotel tomatoes (undrained).
  3. Spread 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced, evenly over the beans and tomatoes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon curry powder and 1/4 cup orange marmalade.
  5. Spread the curry-marmalade mixture over the other ingredients in the slow cooker.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, or until heated through and flavors have melded.
  7. While the chili simmers, prepare the yogurt sauce: In a non-reactive bowl, combine 1 cup plain yogurt (Greek or regular), 2 tablespoons orange marmalade, and 1/4 teaspoon curry powder. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow flavors to develop.
  8. Serve the chili hot, topped with a dollop of orange curry yogurt sauce (optional). Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

45g

Fat

2g

Carbs

14g