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Chunky Vegetarian Chili

6 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 x 14½-ounce cans Mexican-style tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 x 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 x 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 x 11-ounce can whole-kernel corn, drained
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • sour cream (optional)

Make it step by step

  1. Heat oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Sauté green pepper, onion and garlic for 5 minutes or until tender.
  3. Add tomatoes, beans, corn, water, rice, chili powder and cumin; stir well.
  4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 – 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until rice is tender.
  5. To serve, top with sour cream, if desired.

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