South Beach Chock-Full-Of-Veggies Chili

Chef #356757's Note:

From the South Beach Diet Book

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 4.0 2 cup s ...

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 bell peppers , chopped
• 1 ½ cups mushrooms , chopped
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 2 celery ribs , chopped
• 3 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add peppers, mushrooms, onion,celery, and garlic. Cook about 7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Add seasonings and continue to cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add beans and tomatoes with all their juices and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes, until chili is fragrant and slightly thickened.

Reviews

[palsgalnal]

We enjoy this chili about once or twice a month but I add some veggie broth or chicken broth to make it more soup like and stretch it to more servings.