Super-Bean Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients

• 1  cup water
• 1  14.5-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 1  cup canned organic, no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
• 3/4  cup canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 1  cup chopped onion
• 1/4  cup no-salt added tomato paste
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4  cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions

In a medium saucepan combine water, undrained tomatoes, beans, black-eyed peas, onion, tomato paste, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Ladle chili into bowls. If desired, sprinkle each serving with cheese.