MEXICAN BEAN 'N' BARLEY CHILI

Mexican Bean 'n' Barley Chili image

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!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 836mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges