Vegetarian Lentil Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (12 ounce) package frozen chopped green peppers
1 (12 ounce) package frozen chopped onions
2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chili powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 cups water
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

In a large pot, combine undrained tomatoes, rinsed and drained beans, 3 cups water, green peppers, onions, dry lentils, chili powder, and garlic powder.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Simmer, covered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and 1/8 tsp black pepper; heat through.
Serve with cheese and tortilla chips, if desired.