Title: California 3-bean chili
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      Yield: 6 Servings
 
      2 tb Olive oil
      1 c  Chopped onion
      1    Green bell pepper; coarsely
           -chopped
    1/2 c  Dry red wine
      1 cn Whole tomatoes (14.5oz);
           -broken up
      1 cn Black beans (15oz); drained
           -and rinsed
      1 cn Red kidney beans (15oz);
           -drained and rinsed
      1 cn White northern beans (15oz);
           -drained and rinsed

MMMMM-------------------CALIFORNIA SPICE BLEND------------------------
      4 ts Chili powder
      1 ts Garlic powder
      1 ts Ground cumin
      1 ts Oregano
      1 ts Basil leaves
      2 ts Sugar
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/2 ts Seasoned pepper
 
  1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and
  green pepper, cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
  
  2. Stir in spice blend and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil.
  Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Garnish
  with shredded cheese and chopped onion, if desired.
  
  Makes 6 cups.
  
  Recipe