Meatless Mission Chili Recipe

Meatless Mission Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons safflower oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) carrot, shredded
• 1 med zucchini, shredded
• 1 18 ounce ca tomatoes with juice
• 1 15 ounce ca kidney beans, drained
• 1 8 ounces can tomato sauce (1 cup)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, to taste
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method

1. GARNISH: corn, chopped scallions, shredded Cheddar or Monterey jack cheese, or a combination, optional.
2. Serving Size : 4.
3. In a Dutch oven or 4-5 qt saucepan, heat oil.
4. Saute garlic, green pepper, celery, onion, carrot, and zucchini until crisp/tender, about 3 minutes.
5. As mixture cooks, stir in remaining ingredients.
6. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium.
7. Cover and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
8. Top each serving with a garnish, if desired.
9. If you wish, set under broiler to melt cheese.
10. VARIATIONS: – add 1/2 cup whole raw cashews If reheating, add extra liquid, such as water, tomato juice, or veg stock.

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