Bean Chili

• 15 oz can of each: black beans, kidney beans, cannellini beans, black eyed peas
• 2, 15 oz cans diced tomatoes, with or without green chiles
• 1 pkg taco seasoning mix
• 1 pkg ranch dip mix
• 3 cups green pepper, cut into large pieces
• 3 cups celery, sliced into large pieces
• 1 cup onions, optional

Do not drain the beans! Mix all ingredients in a large pot and simmer for about 10 minutes, until vegetables are just tender.

If you are making this into a salad, here's a great recipe for Kim's Light Salad Shell.

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