More Chili for Brenda

[Guest guest]

Brenda, here is another " winner. "

 

Enjoy.

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Vegetable Chili

 

Recipe By : RisaG

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans & Legumes Chiles

Chilis & Stews

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/2 large onion -- chopped

1/2 cup celery -- chopped

1/2 green pepper -- chopped

1 jalapeno pepper -- minced*

2 cloves garlic -- chopped

1 med zucchini -- chopped

1 14 oz can low sodium diced tomatoes

1 14 oz can low sodium tomato sauce

1 tbsp chili powder

1 15 oz can black beans -- drained & rinsed

 

Heat a large dutch oven or large pot over medium heat.

Spray with some cooking

spray and saute the onions, garlic, jalapeno, green

pepper and celery together

until the onions are soft and the vegetables are

tender, this should take about

5 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook until tender,

about 5-10 minutes.

 

Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder and

beans. Sprinkle with a bit of salt

and pepper. Simmer for 45 minutes. If you run out of

liquid and the chili begins to

stick to the bottom of the pot, add a bit of beer of

wine (I used merlot). Scrape up

the bits and continue to simmer a bit longer.

 

Serve over rice (or if low carb, serve with some other

vegetables and some diced tofu).

 

I garnished the chili with some shredded smoked

mozzarella cheese. It melted into the chili

and was terrific.

 

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NOTES : * divide the jalapeno in half, seed and chop

and then put in separate little cups.

Put one in with the onion mixture and and one can be

used as garnish.

 

 

 

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RisaG

 

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Updated 9/12/03