Meatless Mission Chili Recipe

Serves: 4
Keywords: Chili, vegetarian, recipe, recipes, Meatless Mission Chili Recipe

Safflower oil

Clove garlic, minced

Green Bell Pepper, chopped

Stalk Celery, chopped

Sm Onion, chopped (1/4 cup)

Carrot, shredded

Med Zucchini, shredded

oz.

Can Tomatoes with juice

oz.

Can Kidney Beans, drained

oz.

Can Tomato sauce (1 cup)

Water

1 ½

Chili powder, or to taste

Hot pepper Sauce, to taste

Basil

Oregano

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, 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 If reheating, add addt'l liquid, such as water, tomato juice, or veg stock