Easy Low-Fat Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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