Crockpot 4 Bean Chilli

makes 3 servings

1/2 small yellow onion, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 small green bell pepper, diced

1/2 carrot, grated

1/2 small zucchini, grated

1/2 can diced tomatoes (OR 1 large fresh tomato diced)

1 cans black beans, drained (OR 1 1/2 cups cooked fresh black beans)

1/2 can pinto beans, drained (OR 3/4 cups cooked fresh pinto beans)

1/2 can kidney beans, drained (OR 3/4 cups cooked fresh kidney beans)

1/2 can garbanzo beans, drained (OR 3/4 cups cooked fresh garbanzo beans)

1/4 cup frozen corn kennels

1 1/2 tbs cumin

1/2 tsp chilli powder

1/2 6oz can tomato paste

1/4 cup water

salt, to taste

Method

Throw all the ingredients in a crock pot and mix thoroughly. Cook on low for at least four hours, stirring occasionally (every hour or so).