Roomie's Low Fat Vegetarian Chili

 

      Yield: 4 Servings

 

      1 t  olive oil

      2    medium onions

      2    cloves of garlic,minced

     56 oz tomatoes (or 3lb fresh)

           -Canned

 15 1/2 oz red kidney beans

     15 oz white kidney beans

     15 oz chickpeas

  1 1/2 c  celery,Chopped

      1    green pepper,chopped

      3 T  lime (or 2 t lemon juice)

      1 T  chili powder

  1 1/2 t  oregano

  1 1/2 t  cumin

    1/4 t  cinnamon

     12 oz light beer

      1    dry roasted peanuts

      1    cheddar cheese

 

1. In a large pot, heat oil and saute onions and garlic until soft.

 

2. Add all ingredients except beer, peanuts and cheddar cheese. Cover

and simmer 1 1/2 hours.

 

3. Add beer and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.