I know that afternoons and evenings can be super busy, and healthy nutritious dinners that are easy to assemble are a MUST in my house. One of my favorites is this Three Bean Chili. It takes less than 10 minutes to assemble. The best part is that you can make it vegan, vegetarian, or meat lovers friendly; adjust the spicy hot level; and choose healthier toppings, without having to rewrite the entire recipe. It’s fabulous for lunches!

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Three Bean Chili (Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens)

1-15 oz. can of red kidney beans
1-15 oz. can of pinto beans
1-15 oz. can of black beans
1-14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 cup of chicken broth
3 tbsp. of Hershey’s Simply 5 Chocolate Syrup
1 tbsp. of chili powder
2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
1 lb. of ground turkey, bison, or lean hamburger meat (optional)

Drain and rinse the beans.

In a slow cooker, combine all of the ingredients, minus the meat. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6-8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3-4 hours. Cook the meat and add with one hour remaining. Ladle into soup bowls. Eat as is, or top with your family’s favorite chili toppings.