Three Bean Vegan Chili

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce

• 1 (20 ounce) can whole tomatoes

• 1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups whole wheat elbow macaroni (optional)
• 32 ounces water
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoons dried onions

Directions

1. 1

   Break up whole tomatoes with a fork, and add them to a large pot.

2. 2

   Add all remaining ingredients to the pot.

3. 3

   Cook on medium high for about 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Serve with whole wheat crackers.

5. 5

   For thicker chili, slow cook for 1 hour on a low setting.

6. 6

   For spicier chili, add more chili powder to taste.

7. 7

   Optional non-vegetarian version: add half pound of cooked/drained ground turkey to other ingredients.