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Vegetarian Chili

Created by Luvcookn on March 13, 2012

2 tablespoons oil (vegetable oil)
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced (large cloves)
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped red bell pepper, optional (OR green pepper, optional)
1 can (28 ounce)whole tomatoes (or diced)
2 cans (19 ounce each) red kidney beans, drained (or 1 can kidney beans and 1 can garbanzo beans)

Step 1: Pour about 2 cups boiling water over the bulgur or cracked wheat; let stand for 15 minutes, then drain.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp oil in large saucepan; add onions, garlic, celery, carrots, and red or green pepper if using.
Step 3: Cook for 3 - 5 minutes or until onions are tender.
Step 4: Add tomatoes, kidney beans, 1 1/2 cups bulgur, chili powder, lemon juice, cumin and hot pepper flakes.
Step 5: Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Step 6: Add water, tomato juice or vegetable cocktail of too thick.
Step 7: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; garnish with chopped cilantro.