Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onions 3/4 cup chopped carrots 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 3/4 cup chopped celery 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms 1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with juice 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed basil leaves Total time: 55 min Directions:1. Heat oil in a large saucepan and add onions, carrots and garlic; saute until tender. Stir in green pepper, red pepper, celery and chili powder. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes. 2. To the vegetables add mushrooms; cook 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, corn, cumin, oregano and basil. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. |