Spicy Three-Bean Chili - Meatless and Possibly Vegetarian

As I prepare myself mentally and physically for the rest of the upcoming holiday feasts, I'm trying to stay away from rich, meaty dishes since they'll soon be eaten in abundance. This spicy three-bean vegetable chili recipe video shows a meat-free, but still very satisfying meal.

Eating a little leaner before the big holiday meals is a great idea for several reasons. You'll save money, get extra nutrients to protect your body from excessive partying (and gout), and you'll appreciate those rich foods even more.

I'm going to have a bowl of this chili right now, and then practice my King Henry VIII imitation - you know, drunk, belt loosened, shirt stained with gravy, pointing menacingly at relatives with a roast goose leg, or dripping beef rib. Ah, the holidays. Enjoy!

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Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded, diced
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 to 1 tsp chipotle chili powder (more for spicier chili)
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tbsp Ancho chili powder (or other chili powder)
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 3 cups water (more if needed)
• 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained
• 1 (15-oz) can pinto beans, drained
• 1 (15-oz) can red kidney beans, drained
• 1 pound package frozen sweet corn, thawed, drained well
• salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 6 oz pepper Jack cheese, shredded