*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Very Veggie Chili

Recipe By     : Bon Appetit
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables                       Beans
                Bon Appetit                      Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      Tablespoons   Vegetable oil
   3                    Celery stalks -- chopped
   1                    Onion -- chopped
   1                    Green bell pepper -- chopped
   8      Cloves        Garlic -- chopped
   4      Cans          Mexican-style stewed tomato
   2      Cans          Pinto Beans 14.5 Ounces -- Drain, Chopped
   1      Can           Golden Hominy 16 Ounces -- drained
   1      Can           Whole Kernel Corn 11 Ounces -- Drained
   1      Can           Diced Green Chilies, 4 Ounces
   1      Cup           Chopped Fresh Cilantro
     1/4  Cup           Chili powder
   1      Tablespoon    Ground cumin

Heat oil in heavy Dutch oven over high heat. Add celery, onion, bell pepper and garlic and
 saute until vegetables begin to soften, about 8 minutes. 
Add all remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chili thickens,
 stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.) 
Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before serving.



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