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Chili Vegetarian Style

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time:30 minutes
Ingredients
extra virgin, olive oil 1 Tbsp    15 ml
jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, fine chopped 1        1
chopped onion 1/2 cup    125 ml
small cooking onion, sliced 1        1
red and yellow peppers, chopped 1 1/3 cups    325 ml
chili powder 6 tsp    30 ml
paprika 1 1/2 tsp    7 ml
garlic powder 1/4 tsp    1 ml
ground (cayenne) red pepper 3/4 tsp    3 ml
SPLENDA Granular 1/3 cup    75 ml
cider vinegar 3 Tbsp    45 ml
can crushed tomatoes with thick tomato puree 1 28oz can    1 796ml can
black beans (Do Not Drain!) 2 19oz cans    2 540ml cans
dark red kidney beans (Do Not Drain) 2 19oz cans    2 540ml cans
cannellini beans/white kidney beans (Do Not Drain!) 1 19oz can    1 540ml can
corn kernels 1 10oz can    1 284ml can
salt (opt.) to taste

Directions
Step 1 In a large, non stick, stock pot heat olive oil. Saut jalapeno, onions, and red and yellow peppers over medium heat until onions are translucent (5-8 minutes).
Step 2 Add the remaining ingredients and slowly bring to a boil. Cover pot and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. Serve hot. Serves 16.
Step 3 This chili, like most chilis, tastes best the day after it is made. Refrigerate chili in covered pot overnight. Bring to a boil over a low heat, stirring constantly.
Submitted by: Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod