Meatless Mission Chili

      Yield: 4 Servings

      2 T  safflower oil

      1    clove garlic,minced

      1    green bell pepper,chopped

      1    stalk celery,chopped

      1    sm onion,chopped (1/4 cup)

      1    carrot,shredded

      1    med zucchini,shredded

     18 oz can tomatoes with juice

     15 oz can kidney beans,drained

      8 oz can tomato sauce (1 cup)

    1/4 c  water

  1 1/2 t  chili powder,or to taste

    1/4 t  hot pepper sauce,to taste

      1 t  basil

      1 t  oregano

    1/2 t  black pepper

In a Dutch oven or 4-5 qt saucepan, heat oil. Saute garlic, green

pepper, celery, onion, carrot, and zucchini until crisp/tender, about

3 minutes.

As mixture cooks, stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil

over high heat, then reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook until