Three Bean Chili

Three Bean Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 T. oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 can mild green chilies
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 3 T. tomato paste
• 1 T. chili powder
• 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed, drained, soaked and drained again
• 1 15 oz. can pinto beans, rinsed, drained, soaked and drained again
• 1 15 oz. can light red kidney beans, rinsed, drained, soaked and drained again
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Directions:

1. Heat oil over medium high heat.
2. Saute onion in oil for 5 minutes or so.
3. Add chilis and garlic and stir for 1 minute.
4. Add the remaining ingredients.
5. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer with lid on, for 30 minutes.  Stir occasionally.
6. Serve over hot, cooked gluten free pasta if desired.