Title: Chili Non Carne
Categories: Vegetable Main
Yield: 8 Servings

3/4	c	Chopped onion
2		Cloves garlic
3	tb	Olive oil
2	tb	Chili powder
1/4	ts	Basil
1/4	ts	Oregano
1/4	ts	Cumin
2	c	Finely chopped zucchini
1	c	Finely chopped carrot
28	oz	Can tomatoes, drain & chop
14 1/2	oz	Can tomatoes, drain & chop
15	oz	Can-kidney beans,undrained
30	oz	Can-kidney beans, drained
		And thoroughly rinsed
		Chopped onions, tomatoes,
		Lettuce, or green peppers
		For garnish

1. In a large pot, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Mix in chili powder, basil, oregano, and cumin.

2. Stir in zucchini and carrots until well blended. Cook for about 1 minute over low heat, stirring occasionally.

3. Stir in chopped tomatoes, undrained kidney beans, and drained kidney beans.

4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until thick. Top with chopped onions, tomatoes, and lettuce or green peppers.

Makes 8 one cup servings @ 157 calories per serving.

Source: Eater's Choice (A Food Lover's Guide to Lower Cholesterol)

You might want to spice this up a little. I've made this many times and added lots of different things to it, always with good results.

From: Susan Anderson, Co-host of ILink Cuisine

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