(c) 2006 www.best-chili-recipes.com meatless chili recipe
2 tablespoons corn oil
1 1/2 cup onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup carrots, grated
1 green pepper, chopped
2 (14 1/2 to 16 oz) cans tomatoes in juice, undrained
1 (16 oz.) can chick peas, drained
1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
1 (10 oz.) package frozen corn, thawed
1 to 2 pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)
Directions
In a 5-quart saucepan, heat corn oil over medium heat.
Add onions, garlic, chili powder, and cumin. Saute
5 minutes or until tender; stirring occasionally.
Add carrots and green peppers. Saute 2 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice. Crush tomatoes with spoon. Stir in chick peas, kidney beans, corn, and jalapeno peppers.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer at least
30 to 35 minutes; stirring occasionally.
Serve over rice, if desired.