Meatless Mission Chili Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
2 tbsp safflower oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 sm onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 carrot, shredded
1 med zucchini, shredded
18 oz can tomatoes with juice
15 oz can kidney beans,drained
8 oz can tomato sauce (1 cup)
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 tsp chili powder, or to taste
1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce, to taste
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp black pepper
Recipe Preparation
GARNISH: corn, chopped scallions, shredded Cheddar or Monterey jack
cheese, or a combination, optional. In a Dutch oven or 4-5 qt
saucepan, heat oil. Saute garlic, green pepper, celery, onion,
carrot, and zucchini until crisp/tender, about 3 minutes. As mixture
cooks, stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over high heat,
then reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook until heated through,
about 5 minutes. Top each serving with a garnish, if desired. If you
wish, set under broiler to melt cheese. VARIATIONS: - add 1/2 cup
whole raw cashews - add 1/2 lb firm tofu, cut into 1/2" cubes ~ add 1
cup cooked corn If reheating, add addt'l liquid, such as water,
tomato juice, or veg stock
Servings: 4
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