MEXICAN BEAN 'N' BARLEY CHILI

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Chili powder adds just the right amount of "heat" to this filling, fast and fabulous vegetarian meal idea from Lana Day in Bloomington, Indiana. It's one easy, cold-weather recipe the whole family will warm to...and it feeds a bunch!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 each medium green and sweet red pepper, chopped
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
2 cups water
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Stir in peppers; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until tender. , Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 836mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Amy Doherty
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This chili is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's a healthy and affordable meal.


Pamela Lloyd
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This chili is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Allen Quick
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This chili is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the addition of the corn and tomatoes.


Trxsh Gxd
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This chili is delicious! The barley gives it a nice chewy texture and the beans and vegetables are cooked perfectly. The flavors are well-balanced and the spice level is just right.


NAJEEB ZAIB
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I've made this chili several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that it's a healthy and filling meal that the whole family can enjoy.


Yalemzewud Amsalu
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover beans and barley. It's also a really affordable meal to make. I love that it's so versatile and can be easily tailored to my own taste.


Thabang Baatjie
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This chili is the perfect comfort food! It's hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it do the work.


MD Monir Howlader
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This chili is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of beans, barley, and vegetables. It's a great way to get a healthy and filling meal on the table.


sinazo mnxeba
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I'm not usually a fan of barley, but this chili changed my mind! The barley added a really nice texture and the overall flavor of the chili was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Chrisan Lalor
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This chili was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the barley made it really filling. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new chili recipe to try.


Jiyaad Solomons
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This is an amazing chili recipe! The flavors are so rich and the barley gives it a nice hearty texture. I especially love the addition of the corn and tomatoes. I will definitely be making this again.