Meatless Mission Chili

* Exported from MasterCook *

Meatless Mission Chili

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Posted

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons safflower oil
green bell pepper -- chopped
1 small onion -- chopped (1/4 cup)
1 medium zucchini -- shredded
1 15 oz can kidney beans -- drained
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce -- to taste
1 teaspoon oregano
1 clove garlic -- minced
1 stalk celery -- chopped
1 carrot -- shredded
1 18 oz can tomatoes with juice
1 8 ounces can tomato sauce -- (1 cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder -- or to taste
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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, celer
y, 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 redu
ce heat to medium. Cover and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Top ea
ch serving with a garnish, if desired. If you wish, set under broiler to melt c
heese.

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

Busted by Christopher E. Eaves <cea260@airmail.net>


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