Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 zucchini cut into 1/2" dice
  • 2 onions cut into 1/2" dice
  • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 2 large red bell peppers cored and cut into 1/4" dice
  • 1 35 oz can italian plum tomato with juice
  • 1 1/2 lbs ripe plum tomato cut into 1" dice
  • 2 TBP good quality chili powder
  • 1 TBP ground cumin
  • 1 TBP dried basil
  • 1 TBP dried oregano
  • 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh italian flat leaf parsley
  • 2 cups canned dark red kidney beans drained
  • 1 cup canned garbanzo beans drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 2 TBP fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pint sour cream
  • 2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
  • 4 scallions/green onions using white bulb and 3" of green part sliced on diagonal

Method

  • 1. Heat 1/2 cup oil in large skillet over med heat. Add zucchini. Saute until just tender 5-7 mins. Transfer zucchini to large flame proof casserole or dutch oven.
  • 2. Heat remaining 1/4 cup of oil in the skillet over low heat. Add onions, garlic & bell pepper. Saute until just wilted, about 1- mins. Transfer this mixture to casserole along with oil remaining in the skillet.
  • 3. Place casserole over low heat. Add the canned tomato & their juice, fresh tomato, chili powder, cumin, basil, oregano, pepper, salt, fennel seeds & parsley. Cook uncovered, stirring often, for 30 minutes.
  • 4. Stir in kidney beans, garbanzo beans, dill & lemon juice. Cook for another 15 minutes. Stir well & adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Serve with bowls of sour cream, grated cheese, and sliced scallions on the side.