Recipe - Meatless Mission Chili

2 tablespoon Safflower oil
Clove garlic, minced
Green Bell Pepper, chopped
Stalk Celery, chopped
Sm Onion, chopped (One fourth cup)
Carrot, shredded
Med Zucchini, shredded
18 ounce Can Tomatoes with juice
15 ounce Can Kidney Beans,drained
8 ounce Can Tomato sauce (1 cup)
One fourth cup Water
1 One half teaspoon Chili powder, or to taste
One fourth teaspoon Hot pepper Sauce, to taste
1 teaspoon Basil
1 teaspoon Oregano
One half teaspoon Black Pepper

GARNISH: corn, chopped scallions, shredded Cheddar or Monterey jack cheese,
or a combination, optional. In a Dutch oven or 45 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 One half cup whole raw cashews add One half pound 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

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