15 MINUTE: Meatless Mission Chile

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Meatless Mission Chile

 

Recipe By : 15-Minute Vegetarian Gourmet ('87), Paulette Mitchell, p 42

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans And Legumes Soups And Stews

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 tablespoons safflower oil

1 clove garlic -- minced

1 green bell pepper -- chopped

1 stalk celery -- chopped

1 small onion -- chopped (1/4 cup)

1 carrot -- shredded

1 medium-size zucchini -- shredded

18 ounces canned tomatoes -- with juice

15 ounces canned kidney beans -- (1 3/4 cups)

drained and rinsed

8 ounces canned tomato sauce -- (1 cup)

1/4 cup water

1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder -- or to taste

1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce -- or to taste

1 teaspoon basil

1 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

***GARNISHES***

Corn

chopped scallions

shredded Cheddar or Monterey jack cheese -- optional

OR a combination

 

4 servings

 

This is a meatless adaptation of one of our old favorites. In fall or

winter, I use it often as a main-course soup with homemade corn bread and a

crisp green salad.

 

ADVANCE PREPARATION: An ideal recipe to make several days in advance, if

necessary. Flavors will blend; it reheats perfectly. Extra liquid may

need to be added when reheating; use water, vegetable stock, or tomato juice.

 

In a Dutch oven or 3 1/2- to 5-quart saucepan, heat oil. Saute garlic,

green pepper, celery, onion, carrot, and zucchini until crisp-tender, about

3 minutes.

 

As the 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.

 

Garnish each serving with corn, scallions, or shredded cheese. If you

wish, set under broiler to melt cheese.

 

HINTS

• 1/2 cup kidney beans contains 109 calories and 7 grams of protein.

 

• Beans are high in iron, potassium, calcium, vitamins A, B complex, and C,

and are a good source of dietary fiber.

 

• Beans and corn bread will combine to form a complete protein.

 

VARIATIONS

• add 1/2 cup whole raw cashews

• add 1/2 pound firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

• add 1 cup cooked corn

 

 

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