Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients

• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can white (cannellini) beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup frozen baby lima beans or regular lima beans
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 cloves CHRISTOPHER RANCH CALIFORNIA garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced pickled jalapeno (from can or jar)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons dried Mexican oregano or regular oregano
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 1/3 cup couscous
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients, except the couscous, shredded cheese, cilantro and salt and pepper.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6 - 8 hours or on high for 3 - 4 hours.
3. 5 to 10 minutes before serving (depending on temperature of slow cooker), add couscous, cover and cook until couscous is tender.
4. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
5. Just before serving, top each serving with shredded cheese and cilantro.