Bulgur Chili

Ingredients

• ¾ cup bulgur
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 ½ cups finely chopped green peppers
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cups reduced-sodium tomato juice
• 1 can (16 oz.) kidney or black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz.) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
• 1 can (14 ½ oz. ) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce, no salt added
• 1 cup water
• 2-3 Tbsp. Chili powder
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ tsp. cumin
• 1/8-1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper, optional

Directions

Place bulgur in large bowl; stir in boiling water. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Drain and squeeze dry. Mix all remaining ingredients in a crockpot  and cook on low for 6-8 hours. 

Yield: 9 (1 cup) servings