Name: Spicy Three Bean Chili
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp Olive Oil; 2 C Onion (, chopped); 1/2 C Celery (, chopped); 1/2 C Carrots (, sliced); 1/2 C Green Pepper (, chopped); 1 C Zucchini (, cut in 1/4" cubes); 2 Jalepeno Peppers (, minced); 2 28 oz cans Italian Style Plum Tomatoes; 1 Tbsp Chili Powder; 1 Tbsp Ground Cumin; 1 tsp Oregano Leaves; 1 tsp Basil Leaves; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Pepper; 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder; 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 15 oz can Pinto Beans (, drained); 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice; Grated Monterey Jack Cheese; Sliced Green Onions

Spicy Three Bean Chili

Makes 10, one cup servings

Ingredients

2Tbsp Olive Oil
2C Onion, chopped
1/2C Celery, chopped
1/2C Carrots, sliced
1/2C Green Pepper, chopped
1C Zucchini, cut in 1/4" cubes
2 Jalepeno Peppers, minced
228 oz cans Italian Style Plum Tomatoes
1Tbsp Chili Powder
1Tbsp Ground Cumin
1tsp Oregano Leaves
1tsp Basil Leaves
1/2tsp Salt
1/2tsp Pepper
1/4tsp Garlic Powder
1/8tsp Cayenne Pepper
115 oz can Pinto Beans, drained
1Tbsp Lemon Juice
Grated Monterey Jack Cheese
Sliced Green Onions

Instructions

Heat oil
Add onions, celery, carrots and green pepper
Saute 5 minutes
Add jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, garlic and cayenne
Mix well, breaking up tomatoes
Cook for 30 minutes stirring occasionally
Add beans
Simmer for 15 minutes
Add lemon juice before serving
Top each serving with grated cheese and green onions.