Vegetarian Chili

Every fall, when the first cool crisp days appear, we start thinking about chili! Our family is not vegetarian (read as - are huge carnivores), but do have several meals that are non meat meals. This being one of our favorites.

VEGETARIAN CHILI

diced medium onion

diced green pepper

oil to saute onion & pepper

2 - 28 oz can diced tomatoes including juice

2 - cans beans, rinsed & drained (your "chili" favorites, I've done combinations of kidney, pinto and/or chili)

1 cup rice (your preference)

1 cup water

1 T oregano

2 T chili powder (or to taste)

1 t salt (or to taste)

1/2 t pepper (or to taste)

Saute onion & pepper till tender. Add the rest of ingredients. Bring to a boil, lower heat & simmer till rice is tender (about 40 - 45 mins.).

Serve as desired (with crackers, shredded cheese and/or sour cream). I usually double to recipe for leftovers.