Meatless Three Bean Chili

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 red sweet bell pepper, chopped
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon cilantro
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• salt, if needed, to taste
• OPTIONAL GARNISHES
• shredded cheddar cheese
• crushed tortilla chips
• light sour cream
• cilantro
• chopped green onion
• chopped tomato

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add oil, onion, red pepper and garlic. Saute for about 5 minutes until soft.
2. Add the crushed tomatoes, all of the beans, water, cumin, cilantro, cayenne, oregano, sugar, and pepper. Stir well.
3. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
4. Serve in bowls with any, all or none of the optional garnishes.

olive oil, onion, red sweet bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, pinto beans, red kidney beans, black beans, water, ground cumin, cilantro, cayenne pepper, oregano, sugar, black pepper, salt, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, light sour cream, cilantro, green onion, tomato

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/meatless-three-bean-chili-220162 (may not work)