Monterey Chili Acini Di Pepe

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa
• 1/2 cup acini di pepe pasta, cooked
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• salt and pepper
• 3/4 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 saute onion and pepper in oil in a large saucepan until tender.
• 2 stir in beans, tomatoes and liquid, chili powder, oregano and cocoa.
• 3 heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
• 4 stir in acini de pepe and cilantro; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 5 serve topped with cheese.