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Vegetable Chili With Beans

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

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Ingredients:

  • 3 cups dry small red beans or pinto beans
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion sliced thinly
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced well
  • 1 bell pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red unpeeled diced potatoes
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (use more if you wish)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice (may use white if you wish)
  • 5 cups water or vegetable broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • grated cheese for garnish, if desired

Preparation:

Cook beans according to package directions, until tender. Drain. Put beans in slow cooker. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil or a small amount of liquid; saute onion and garlic until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add bell pepper, cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes, chili powder and cumin. Continue cooking, stirring frequently for 3 minutes; transfer to slow cooker. Add rice and water or broth; cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 7 hours or until chili is thick and rice and beans are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with shredded cheese if desired.

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