Cracked wheat chili

The bulgur wheat in this chili adds a lot of fiber, and it looks like ground beef. As a result, this healthy vegetarian chili looks like traditional chili.

Bulgur wheat adds fiber, and it tends to look like ground beef. As a result, this healthy vegetarian chili looks a lot like traditional chili.

Ingredients (Serves 12)

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
6 cloves minced garlic
4 cups water
1 1/2 cups dry bulgur wheat
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

In a medium soup pot, heat oil on medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell peppers and garlic. Saute for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the water, bulgur, kidney beans, black beans, tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Boil for about 10 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly as the water is absorbed into the bulgur.