CRS Rice Bowl presents meatless meal for Lent

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Remember to put the money you saved by not buying meat – an average of $3 per person per meal – into your CRS Rice Bowl to feed our brothers and sisters in need around the world.

Black Bean Soup – Guatemala

Makes 4–6 servings

1 T. fair trade olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 c. water or vegetable broth

3 cans black beans, drained and rinsed

2 tomatoes, diced

1 green chili, diced

2 t. ground cumin

2 t. chili powder

½ t. salt

Cilantro, minced (optional)

In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic in oil until brown. In a blender, combine 1 c water/vegetable broth and 2 cans of beans. Blend until smooth. Add to onion mixture. Stir in tomatoes, chilis, remaining beans, spices and remaining water/broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve with cilantro.

Source: https://www.crsricebowl.org