Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsps. instant minced onion
  • 1/4 tsp. instant minced garlic
  • water
  • 2 Tbsps. salad oil
  • 2 1/4 c. tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 c. zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 green peppers, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2-3 tsps. chili powder
  • 1 1/4 tsps. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 Tbsps. flour
  • 1- 8.75 oz. can red kidney beans, drained

Method

  • In a small bowl, combine onion and garlic with an equal amount of water; set aside 10 minutes to soften.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil until hot.
  • Add onion and garlic; saute until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini, green peppers, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Simmer, covered until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Combine flour and 3 Tbsp. water.
  • Add to chili along with kidney beans.
  • Cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with cheddar cheese, if desired.
  • Makes 4 servings each with 199 calories, 2 g. fat and 0 mg. cholesterol.