Vegetarian Chili

Vegetarian Chili photo
Makes 6 servings
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ingredients

  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 1/2 c chopped celery
  • 1 1/2 c chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 c chopped onion
  • 3 cloves (at least) garlic, minced
  • 2 (28 oz) cans tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 (15-16 oz) cans beans (white, black, kidney, pinto, and/or garbanzo)
  • 1/2 c raisins
  • 1/4 red wine vinegar
  • 3-4 t chili powder
  • 1 T snipped parsley
  • 1 t sugar or honey
  • 1 1/2 t dried basil, crushed
  • 1 1/2 t dried oregano, crushed
  • 1 1/2 t ground cumin
  • 1 t ground allspice
  • 1/4 t salt
  • 1/4 t black pepper
  • 1/4 t bottled hot sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (12 oz) beer
  • 3/4c cashews
  • 1 c shredded cheese

directions

  • 1

    Heat oil in 4-6q pot. Add celery, pepper, onion, garlic. Cover & cook over medium heat 10 min or until veggies are tender, stirring occ.

  • 2

    Stir in undrained tomatoes, drained beans and all other ingredients except beer, cashews and cheese. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 90 min.

  • 3

    Stir in beer, return to boiling. Simmer uncovered for 30 mins or until desired consistency. Discard bay leaf, stir in cashews, add cheese

notes

I am very generous with the spices and like using different kinds of beans. If you want meat, kielbasa works great.

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