Meatless Mission Chili

Recipes Ingredients:

2 tb Safflower oil
15 oz Can Kidney Beans,drained
1 x Clove garlic, minced
8 oz Can Tomato Sauce (1 cup)
1 x Green Bell Pepper, chopped
1/4 c Water
1 x Stalk Celery, chopped 1
1/2 ts Chili powder, or to taste
1 x Sm Onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/4 ts Hot pepper Sauce, to taste
1 x Carrot, shredded
1 ts Basil
1 x Med Zucchini, shredded
1 ts Oregano
18 oz Can Tomatoes with juice
1/2 ts Black Pepper

Recipe Instructions:

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