Three Bean Chili with Whole Wheat Couscous

Three Bean Chili with Whole Wheat Couscous

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 28-ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes
2 14-ounce cans reduced-sodium vegetable broth or water
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
4 teaspoons nonfat sour cream
4 teaspoons chopped scallions

Directions:

Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
Add onion, peppers, green chiles, garlic and jalapeño and sauté three minutes.
Add herbs, spices and salt, stirring well .
Add tomatoes, broth and beans and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered.
Add whole wheat couscous and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
Ladle chili into bowls and top with 1 teaspoon each sour cream and chives.

Serves 4