Meatless Chili serves two

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Meatless Chili

 

2 2/3 tablespoons celery, chopped

2/3 cup onions, chopped

1 or 2  garlic cloves, chopped

1 1/3 cups canned tomatoes, unsalted

1 cups cooked kidney beans

2 2/3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

2 teaspoons unsalted tomato paste

1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil

1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, to taste

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1 2/3 cups water

1/2 cup brown rice, uncooked

 

Combine all ingredients except rice in 8-quart stockpot. Bring to a boil. Reduce

to medium heat and cook partially covered for 3 to 3 1/3 hours stirring

occasionally.

Meanwhile, cook rice in 3-quart saucepan according to package directions. Set

aside.

To serve, place 1/2 cup rice in bowl and top with 1 1/2 cups chili.

Note: Fresh or frozen tomatoes may be used in place of the canned.

Makes 2 servings.