Easy Low-Fat Chili

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
• 4 c. water, divided
• 1 (15 oz.) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (6 oz.) can salt free tomato paste
• 1 (14 1/2 oz.) low-salt diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 2 to 4 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 (15 oz.) can Navy beans, rinsed and drained

1. In a large saucepan, cook onion and green pepper in half cup water until tender.
2. Add beans, tomato paste and tomatoes. Stir in chili powder, salt (if desired), pepper and remaining water; bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Yields 7 servings.
5. Diabetic exchanges:
6. One 1 cup serving prepared without added salt equals 2 starch and 1 1/2 vegetables.

onion, green pepper, water, great northern beans, salt, salt, chili powder, salt, pepper, beans

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1010090 (may not work)