colourful crockpot chili

ah, chili. i only make chili a few times a year, but whenever i do, i kick myself for not making it more often. i loved this combination of black and white beans, sprinkled with some yummy yellow corn. while it was stewing, i was in awe with how awesomely colourful all the ingredients looked together. it was a bright culinary uplift in the drab and dreary winter.

• 3 cups cooked black beans
• 2 cups whole corn
• 1 cup navy beans
• 3 cups diced tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic, diced
• 1/2 small onion, diced
• 4 oz. can green chilies
• 2 1/2 tablespoons cumin
• 1 1/2 tablespoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons sea salt

toss all ingredients into a crock pot and let stew for 4-6 hours on medium. stir occasionally. the heat level of this chili is a mild medium, so add jalapenos or crushed red pepper for more kick.