Three Bean Chili with Fresh Tomatoes

This is a great vegetarian chili that uses fresh tomatoes from the garden.  You can substitute canned tomatoes if you'd like, but it really is great with fresh!

Three Bean Chili with Fresh Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. avocado oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1-2 bell peppers, chopped
• 4-6 hot peppers, chopped (or more if you'd like)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 lb. fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. cocoa
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 can dark red kidney beans, drained
• 1 can pinto beans, drained
• 1 can black beans, drained
• salt & pepper, to taste

Serves 10
Cook time: 2 hours

Sauté onions, in a small Dutch oven, in oil until softened, add peppers and sauté a few minutes, then add garlic and sauté 1 more minute.  Add spices and sauté until browned and vegetables are coated in spices; then add tomatoes and cook down for at least one hour, or until chili has reached the consistency you would like.  Add beans about 30 minutes before serving.