Vegetarian Chili

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Vegetarian Chili

Recipe By : TV Guide
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Dinner Low Fat
Main Dish Main Meal
Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/4 Cups Tomatoes, Canned
3/4 Cup Bulgur
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 Medium Onion -- chopped
3 Stalks Celery -- chopped
3 Each Carrot -- chopped
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
5 Tablespoons Chili Powder
4 Cloves Garlic -- minced
1 1/2 Teaspoons Pepper
1 Teaspoon Cumin
1 Teaspoon Basil
1/2 Teaspoon Oregano
1 1/2 Cups Green Pepper -- chopped
1 1/2 Cups Kidney Beans, Canned -- drained
1 3/4 Cups Garbanzo Beans -- drained
2 Cups Tomato Juice

Drain tomatoes and reserve liquid. Chop tomatoes coarsely and set
aside. Bring 1 cup reserved liquid to boil over medium heat. Remove
pan from heat and stir in bulgar. Heat oil in heavy, deep skillet over
medium low heat. Add onion and cool until translucent, about 10 min.,
stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, celery, carrots, lemon juice and
spices, and cook until vegetables are almost tender, about 15 minutes,
stirring frequently. Add bell peppers and cook until tender, about 10
min. Mix in bulgar, kidney beans, garbanzo beans and 2 cups tomato
juice. Reduce heat and simmer 30 min., stirring occasionally ( add
remaining tomatoe liquid if necessary).

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NOTES : Garbanzo Beans =3D Chick Peas