Your Forever

I am back and have a DELICIOUS recipe to share with all of you.  Last night, was one of those nights when I had nothing planned for dinner.  A  blizzard was on the horizon and I  literally opened the cupboards and asked for a divine intervention for dinner!  The gang loved it, so I thought I would share.  It is kind of a mix between a Chili and a Stew.

 

INGREDIENTS

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• 2 tbl olive oil

• 2 large onions, chopped

• 1 red pepper, chopped

• 1 yellow pepper, chopped

• 1 orange pepper, chopped

• 3 cloves crushed garlic (more is always good!)

• 2 tbsp chili powder

• 2 tbsp ground cumin

• 1-2 tsp oregano

• ground black pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans rinsed and drained

• 1 (16 ounce can) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

• 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes (do not drain)

• 1 (15 ounce can) diced tomatoes with green chili (do not drain)

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DIRECTIONS

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1. Heat olive oil,  add onions, peppers and garlic and cook until soft

2. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for about 1 hour.

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This recipe is easy, delicious and best of all, LOADED with fiber and lean protein.  Even better than all of that – I bet you have all the ingredients in your kitchen right now.