Vegetarian Chunky Chili

Tasty, fibre-rich, cold-weather food.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 8 cups

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 2  cups  chopped onions
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  yellow pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green pepper
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 2  tablespoons maple syrup or 1  tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 (450 g) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 2 (450 g) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (450 g) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (450 g) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion, bell peppers and garlic.
3. Saute 5 minutes or until tender.
4. Add sugar and remaining ingredients.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
7. Makes 8x1-cup servings.