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CHUNKY VEGETARIAN CHILI
1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cans (14 1/2-ounce each) Mexican-style tomatoes, undrained 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 (11-ounce) can whole-kernel corn, drained 3 cups water 1 cup uncooked brown rice 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin Shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional) Sour cream (optional)
Heat oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute green pepper, onion and garlic 5 minutes or until tender.
Add tomatoes, beans, corn, water, rice, chili powder and cumin; stir well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until rice is tender.
Top with shredded cheese and sour cream, if desired.
Servings: 6 Source: USA Rice Federation
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