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Vegetable Bean Chili

  

This is so hearty that you don't miss the meat in it.

 

 

1

 

medium zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick

 

1

 

medium green pepper, chopped

 

1 cup 

 

chopped onion

 

1 cup 

 

shredded carrots

 

1/2 cup 

 

finely chopped celery

 

2

 

garlic cloves, minced

 

1/4 cup 

 

olive or vegetable oil

 

1

 

can (28-oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

 

1

 

jar (8-oz) picante sauce

 

1 teaspoon 

 

beef bouillon granules

 

1-1/2 teaspoons 

 

ground cumin

 

1

 

can (15-1/2 oz.) chili beans, undrained

 

1

 

can (15 oz.) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

 

1

 

can (2-1/4 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained

 

1 cup 

 

(4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

 

 

 

Alfalfa sprouts, optional

 

 

 

 

1

In a 4-qt. kettle or Dutch oven, sauté zucchini, green pepper, onion, carrots, celery and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in tomatoes, picante sauce, bouillon and cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans and olives; heat through.

2

Garnish with cheese and alfalfa sprouts, if desired.

 

 

Yield: 9 servings (2-1/2 quarts)

 

 Recipe Type

Dutch Oven, One-dish Soup, Soup, Vegetarian

 

 Recipe Source

Source: One-Pot Recipes

 


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