Light Vegetarian Chili

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 chopped bell pepper (any color)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies (ortega style)
• 2/3 cup cooked barley (follow package instructions)
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped peeled tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1 avocado
• sour cream
• grated cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 sauté onion and bell pepper in oil over medium heat for 3 minutes. add chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, oregano, garlic and green chilies, and cook for 1 minute.
• 2 stir in tomatoes, beans, broth and bring to a boil. simmer for 10-20 minutes.
• 3 serve with the fresh sliced avocado, sour cream, and cheddar cheese.