Cracked wheat chili

Dietitian's tip:

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

1. 2 teaspoons olive oil
2. 2 cups chopped onion
3. 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
4. 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
5. 6 cloves minced garlic
6. 4 cups water
7. 1 1/2 cups dry bulgur wheat
8. 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained
9. 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained
10. 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
11. 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
12. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
13. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
14. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
15. 1 teaspoon onion powder
16. 1 teaspoon kosher salt
17. 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.

Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.