Fat-free Chili Beans

Description

This recipe is very flexible. It is different every time I make it. Please feel free to add any additional veggies or spices.

• Makes about 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 large carrots, cut in bite size pieces
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• spices to your taste (chili powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, hot pepper sauce, or anything else you would like to add)
• 1 can tomato paste
• 3 large cans tomato sauce
• 1 cup pre-cooked brown rice
• 1 cup kidney or pinto beans

Directions

1. Boil onions, carrots, and garlic in ½ cup of water until tender.
2. Add spices, tomato sauce, and tomato paste, and simmer on medium-low heat for 15 minutes or so.
3. Add rice and beans.
4. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes.