Critterless Chili

 

      Yield: 6 Servings

 

      3 c  beans,dried,soaked,cooked

      3 T  chili powder

      2 lg onions,chopped

      2 T  cumin

      2 lg carrots,grated or finely

           -chopped

      2 t  cayenne

      1    bell pepper,chopped

      1 T  basil

      6    garlic cloves,chopped

      1 t  thyme

      1    serrano pepper,seeded and

           -chopped

    1/4 c  tamari

      2 T  olive oil

      1 t  salt (or),To Taste

     26 oz spaghetti sauce,commercial

 

On medium-high, stir fry vegies, garlic and serrano in olive oil for

5 minutes. Add spices; stir fry 5 minutes more. Add drained beans;

stir into spices for a few minutes. Add spaghetti sauce, stir, lower

heat to simmer, and cook 30 minutes.