Wheat Berry Chili

Ingredients

• 1 cup wheat berries
• 3 cups water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 yellow pepper, chopped
• 4 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce, no salt added
• 2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth, 99% fat free, reduced sodium
• 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, low sodium
• 1 15-ounce can white beans, low sodium

Method

1. Cook wheat berries in 3 cups of water for 1 hour until tender; add more water if necessary; drain.
2. Rinse with cool water and drain thoroughly.
3. In the microwave on medium heat, cook onions and green and yellow peppers for 1 minute, or until desired softness.
4. In a 4-quart pot, combine remaining ingredients with wheat berries and microwaved vegetables.
5. On stovetop, bring to a boil and simmer uncovered 1 hour or until desired consistency is reached, stirring occasionally.