VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH COUSCOUS

Vegetarian Chili With Couscous image

Provided by lyssa.marie

Categories Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth or 2 (14 ounce) cans water
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous

Steps:

Heat oil in an large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, garlic and jalapeno and saute 2 minutes.
Add herbs and spices and salt.
Stir well to coat vegetables.
Add tomatoes, broth and beans and bring mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
Add couscous and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.
Discard bay leaf.
Ladle chili into boals and top with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.5, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 1243.5, Carbohydrate 56.6, Fiber 19.6, Sugar 7.6, Protein 19