Vegetarian Lentil Chili

• 4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (12 ounce) package frozen chopped green peppers
• 1 (12 ounce) package frozen chopped onions
• 2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3 cups water
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1. In a large pot, combine undrained tomatoes, rinsed and drained beans, 3 cups water, green peppers, onions, dry lentils, chili powder, and garlic powder.
2. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
3. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and 1/8 tsp black pepper; heat through.
5. Serve with cheese and tortilla chips, if desired.

tomatoes, red kidney beans, green peppers, onions, red lentils, chili powder, garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegetarian-lentil-chili-423046 (may not work)