3-Bean Chili

Name: 3-Bean Chili
Ingredients: 1 large onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; one 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes; 1 cup water; one 6-ounce can tomato paste; one 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; one 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed; one 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed; one 15-ounce can of corn, drained; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 4 ounce super dark chocolate, 74 percent or higher; 2 tablespoon chile spice blend; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; dash of cayenne; salt, to taste; olive

Leslie Durso|Jan. 28, 2013 2:02 pm EST

3-Bean Chili

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You won't miss the meat in this dish, and that's because it's packed with three different types of beans, corn, and bell pepper to make it extra hearty. A hint of super-dark chocolate gives it the depth it would lose from the lack of meat.

Servings

6

Ingredients

1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
one 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes
1 cup water
one 6-ounce can tomato paste
one 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
one 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
one 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
one 15-ounce can of corn, drained
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 ounce super dark chocolate, 74 percent or higher
2 tablespoon chile spice blend
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
dash of cayenne
salt, to taste
olive

Directions

In a large heavy pot, sauté the onion and pepper with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the other ingredients and the water. Cover and let the chili simmer on medium low, stirring occasionally for 45 minutes.