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Viewed: 58 - Published at: 3 years agoIngredients
- 1 onion
- 1 red pepper
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 small zucchini (about 1 pound)
- Salt and pepper
- 2 (14-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans
Method
- Peel the onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, and place in a large saucepan.
- Cut the pepper in half and remove and discard the stem and seeds.
- Cut into 1/2-inch pieces and add to the pan.
- Trim the celery and discard the ends.
- Cut in half lengthwise and then cut into 1/2-inch pieces and add to the pan.
- Peel the garlic, finely chop, and place in the pan.
- Add the water to the pan and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Trim the zucchini and discard the ends.
- Cut in quarters lengthwise and then cut into 1/2-inch pieces and add to the pan.
- Cook for 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, and undrained kidney beans and cook over low heat for 45 minutes for the flavors to meld.
- Season with salt, pepper, and additional chili powder, if desired, and serve warm.
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