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Mexican Bean 'n' Barley Chili

Mexican Bean 'n' Barley Chili
Chili powder adds just the right amount of “heat” to this filling, fast and fabulous vegetarian meal idea from Lana Day in Bloomington, Indiana. It’s one easy, cold-weather recipe the whole family will warm to…and it feeds a bunch!
10 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Cook: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 each medium green and sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
  • 3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
  • 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  • In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic in
  • oil for 2 minutes. Stir in peppers; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until
  • tender.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat;
  • cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until barley is tender. Yield:
  • 10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).
© Taste of Home 2012

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Mexican Bean 'n' Barley Chili (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups equals 247 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 836 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 11 g fiber, 11 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
© Taste of Home 2012