Caribbean Chili

Photo: flickr user izarrak

Ingredients

2 cups Diced cooked ham

1 tablespoon Brown sugar

teaspoon Allspice (up to 1)

cup Orange marmalade

2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice

2 cans (15 oz.) black beans, drained, rinsed

1 can (14.5 to 16 oz.) whole tomatoes, cut up, undrained

1 can (4.5 oz.) chopped green chilies

1 Banana, sliced

1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon Chopped cilantro

Preparation

Here's a recipe that I made for dinner last night. It comes from last year's Pillsbury Bake-off cookbook, and was very unusual and very good.

I've left out the brand names.

In a large saucepan combine all chili ingredients. Cook over medium-high heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until chili is thoroughly heated and flavors are blended, stirring occasionally. In a small bowl, combine banana slices with lemon juice; toss to coat. Top each serving of chili with banana slices and cilantro. 4 (1-1/2 cup) servings.