Thursday, February 9, 2006

Vegetarian Chili

Originally submitted by Amy Badger


2 green peppers

1 onion

1 zucchini

1 med. yellow squash

2 Tbs salad oil

2 Tbs chili powder

1 Tbs sugar

3/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 qt stewed tomatoes

2 15oz cans pinto beans

2 15oz cans black beans

1 4oz can chopped mild chilies

2 cups fresh or frozen corn


Chop green peppers, onion. Cook in oil until tender. Cut squash and zucchini into ½ inch thick slices and then quarter the slices. Add both to pot along with seasonings. Add tomatoes, beans, corn chilies with their liquids. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, uncovered 20 minutes. Makes 10 servings.


Variations: Put tortilla chips on plate scoop on some chili, cover with grated cheese and microwave just long enough to melt cheese.