PEANUT BUTTER CHILI

Peanut Butter Chili image

Provided by senseicheryl

Time 40m

Yield 6 bowls of chili, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup water
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 dash salt, to taste
1 dash pepper, to taste
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
2 cups tortilla chips (optional)

Steps:

Place the diced tomatoes, water, garlic, and bay leaves into a saucepan, and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and season with the cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, pour in the black beans and kidney beans; return to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the peanut butter until dissolved, then remove and discard the bay leaves, and season the chili with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy with a sprinkle of Cheddar cheese, tortilla chips and smile!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.1, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 309.9, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 12.1