Vegetable Chili With Polenta

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 (15.5-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15.5-ounce) can cannellini or great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (8-ounce) can vegetarian beans (or pork and beans)
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking polenta
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Green chili or jalapeno salsa, optional

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, chili powder, and cumin and saute until onions are soft. Add the tomatoes and 1 cup of water. Bring to a simmer, partially cover with a lid, and cook 10 minutes. Add the beans and return to a simmer; continue cooking, uncovered, 20 minutes, until the chili is thick. Remove from heat and stir in the vinegar. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
2. While the chili cooks, prepare the polenta according to package directions (5 to 8 minutes), and stir in the butter. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. Divide between 4 bowls and ladle chili over top. Spoon a little salsa on top, if desired.

olive oil, onion, garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, tomatoes, red kidney beans, beans, vegetarian beans, red wine vinegar, polenta, butter, green chili

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/vegetable-chili-with-polenta (may not work)