Meatless Three Bean Chili

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 red sweet bell pepper, chopped
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon cilantro
• 1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• salt, if needed, to taste
• shredded cheddar cheese
• crushed tortilla chips
• light sour cream
• cilantro
• chopped green onion
• chopped tomato

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan over medium heat, add oil, onion, red pepper and garlic. saute for about 5 minutes until soft.
• 2 add the crushed tomatoes, all of the beans, water, cumin, cilantro, cayenne, oregano, sugar, and pepper. stir well.
• 3 bring to a simmer and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
• 4 serve in bowls with any, all or none of the optional garnishes.