Zesty Wheat Berry Black Bean Chili

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
2 15-oz cans black beans, rinsed
2 14 oz. cans no salt added diced tomatoes, undrained
1-2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
2 cups vegetable broth
2 tsp. light brown sugar
2 cups cooked wheat berries
juice of 1 lime
2 avocados diced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Wheat Berries can be found at most health food stores.  I bought mine at Fresh Market in the bulk section.  To cook wheat berries you add 2 cups of wheat berries and 7 cups of cold water to a large pot.  Bring the water to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer gently for 1 hr.  Stir occasionally.  Drain and rinse.  Wheat berries should be slightly chewy when done.

Heat oil in a dutch oven over med.-high heat.  Add chopped onion, pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt and pepper.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.  Add beans, tomatoes, chipotle to taste, broth and brown sugar.  Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
Stir in cooked wheat berries and heat though, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat, stir in lime juice and top with cilantro and avocados.

Recipe courtesy of Eating Well .