Italian Three-Bean Chili

By pattie_d

The beans in this easy meatless chili make it high in protein and fiber.

Ingredients

• 1 medium red onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 15- to 16-ounce can great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup frozen green soybeans
• 1 4-1/2-ounce can diced green chile peppers
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
• Hot cooked rice, pasta, or couscous
• Shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

Preparation

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In a large saucepan cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Add tomato sauce, black beans, great Northern beans, diced tomatoes, soybeans, chile peppers, water, and vinegar. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in olives and cilantro. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls over rice, pasta, or couscous; top with mozzarella cheese, if desired. Makes 6 servings.