Easy Low-Fat Chili

Yield: 7 Servings

1 md onion,chopped
1/4 c green pepper,chopped
4 c ,water; divided
1 cn great northern beans,rinsed
- and (15 oz,Drained
1 cn navy beans,rinsed and
-drained (15 oz
1 cn salt-free tomato sauce (6
-oz)
1 cn low-salt tomatoes,Diced
-undrained (14.5 oz)
2 t chili powder,or to taste
1 t salt (optional)
1/2 t pepper

In a large saucepan, cook the onion and green pepper in 1/2 cup water until tender.
Add beans, tomato paste and tomatoes.
Stir in chili powder, salt if desired, pepper and remaining water; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.