Easy Low-Fat Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
4 c. water (divided)
1 (15 or 16 oz.) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz.) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 to 4 tsp. chili powder
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 tsp. salt (optional)
1/2 tsp. pepper

Preparation

In a large saucepan, cook onion and green pepper in 1/2 cup water until tender.
Add rest of ingredients and seasonings and remaining water (3 1/2 cups).
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Yields 7 servings.