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                               CHILI RICO

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili                            Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1                    Medium onion, chopped
  2                    Cloves garlic, minced
  2       tb           Vegetable oil
  1       cn           Whole tomatoes (28 oz can)
                       - undrained
                       - coarsely chopped
  2       cn           Kidney beans (16 oz cans)
                       - rinsed and drained
  1       cn           Whole kernel corn (12oz can)
                       - drained
    1/2   c            Picante Sauce
  1 1/2   ts           Ground cumin
  1       t            Oregano leaves, crushed
  1       t            Unsweetened cocoa
    1/4   ts           Cinnamon
  1                    Red or green bell pepper
                       - cut into 1/2-inch slices.
                       -----OPTIONAL TOPPINGS-----
                       Sour cream
                       Chopped green onions

    Cook onion and garlic in oil in large saucepan or
 Dutch oven until onion is tender but not brown.  Add
 remaining ingredients except red pepper and optional
 toppings; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover and
 simmer 20 minutes.  Stir in red pepper; continue to
 simmer uncovered 5 minutes or until desired
 consistency.  Ladle into bowls; top as desired and
 serve with additional picante sauce.  Makes 6
 servings, about 7 1/2 cups chili.
    Brightly colored and boldly flavored, this
 meat-free chili is lightly seasoned with cinnamon.
 Its far-from-the-ordinary flavor and low fat and
 calorie counts make it a favorite of the fitness set.



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