Easy Three Bean Vegetarian Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced or crushed
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (garbanzo beans)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup water
1 -2 tablespoon cider vinegar (optional)

Preparation

Spray a large nonstick pot with cooking spray.
(Or use oil for sauteing.) Add green pepper, onion and garlic.
Saute over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, or until soft but not brown.
Add remaining ingredients.
Cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve hot in soup bowls.