Five Bean Vegetarian Chili

Description

A lowfat, low calorie vegan chili that gives lots of protein and tastes nice at the same time.

Ingredients

• Olive Oil
• Yellow Onions
• Garlic Cloves
• Red Bell Peppers
• Yellow Bell Peppers
• Lentils
• Black-eyed Peas
• Chili Seasoning Mix
• Salt
• Oregano
• Ground Cumin
• White Pepper
• Fresh Ground Pepper
• Diced Tomatoes
• Water
• Black Beans
• Garbanzo Beans
• Tabasco Sauce

Instructions

1. In a large kettle, heat olive oil over medium-low heat
2. Add onions, garlic and peppers
3. Cook, stirring occasionally 8 to 10 minutes until vegetables are soft and fragrant
4. While vegetables are cooking, rinse lentils in a colander under running water
5. Add lentils and remaining ingredients to kettle
6. Bring to a boil and simmer 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occauntil lentils are tender and chili is rich and thick
7. Taste mixture for seasonings
8. If spicier chili is desired, add additional tabasco sauce
9. Serve with hot corn tortillas