Fat-free Chili Beans

Description
This recipe is very flexible. It is different every time I make it. Please feel free to add any additional veggies or spices.
 * Makes about 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 2 large onions, chopped
 * 2 large carrots, cut in bite size pieces
 * 4 garlic cloves, chopped
 * spices to your taste (chili powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, hot pepper sauce, or anything else you would like to add)
 * 1 can tomato paste
 * 3 large cans tomato sauce
 * 1 cup pre-cooked brown rice
 * 1 cup kidney or pinto beans

Directions

 * 1) Boil onions, carrots, and garlic in ½ cup of water until tender.
 * 2) Add spices, tomato sauce, and tomato paste, and simmer on medium-low heat for 15 minutes or so.
 * 3) Add rice and beans.
 * 4) Simmer for an additional 15 minutes.