Mixed bean chili

I'm a sucker for bags of mixed beans. I get sucked in by the different colors and patterns, even though I know (but forget) that when they are cooked, they all turn various shades of beige/brown. When I started making this chili, I pictured all sorts of lovely colors, and then once the beans started soaking, I remembered that that wouldn't be the case. Oh well. At least each bean adds complexity to the flavor.

I used dried beans for this recipe, but you could easily use canned beans, either of one or multiple varieties. If using canned beans, cooking time is significantly reduced.

Approx. 280 Calories per serving. Recipe makes 3 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup mixed beans (dried)
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1/2 medium onions (approx. 1/2 cup)
• 1/3 cup red bell pepper
• 4 roasted green chili peppers
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 3 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 cup green onion

Directions

1. Soak dried beans overnight or approx. 8 hours.
2. Drain water and rinse.
3. Add to pot and cover with water.
4. Add cumin, chili powder, and minced garlic.
5. Bring to boil then reduce heat to a light boil. Cook covered for approx. 45 minutes.
6. Add diced chili peppers, onion, tomato, and bell pepper.
7. Cook covered for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until beans are tender.
8. Serve and garnish with green onion.