Vegetarian Chili

INGREDIENTS

• 1 TBL olive oil
• 1/2 CU chopped large red onion
• 1/2 CU thinly sliced white onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 CU chopped zucchini or egg plant
• 1 CU chopped yellow bell pepper
  1 CU chopped green bell pepper
• 1 16 OZ can stewed tomatoes
• 1 TBL chili powder (more or less to taste)
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Select TWO of the following (rinsed and drained)
  – 16 OZ black beans
  – 16 OZ kidney beans
  – 16 OZ pinto beans
• 1 jalapeno pepper (minced)
• 1 TBL oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• optional: Cheese of your choice

STEP BY STEP

1. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium high heat
2. Saute onion and garlic
3. Add zucchini and bell peppers
4. Cook 5 minutes stirring frequently
5. Add all other ingredients (except sliced onion)
   Just add 2 LB ground beef (browned) at this point make this beef chili
6. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
7. Top with cheese and thinly sliced onion
8. Serve hot