Vegetarian Chili
(Variation of a hacres.com recipe)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup onion, diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 stalks celery, diced
2 red or green bell peppers, diced
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 (28-oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
15-oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
15-oz. can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
15-oz. can whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed
2 (11.5-oz.) cans V-8®
In a large skillet over low heat, sauté onion in vegetable oil with cumin and oregano until onion is translucent, stirring often. Stir in celery, bell peppers, jalapeño peppers, and garlic. Simmer 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, chili powder, cayenne pepper, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, black beans, corn and V8®. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.