Sunday, December 13, 2009

Bridget, would you post your recipe for Veggie Chili?

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  1. Yes later tonight when I get home:)

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  2. Veggie Chili

    ¾ C bulgur wheat
    2 ½ C V-8 juice
    1/3 C olive oil
    2 C chopped onion
    ¾ C chopped celery
    1 C chopped carrot
    1 C green pepper
    1 T minced garlic
    2 C chopped fresh mushrooms
    1t crushed red pepper
    ¼ t cumin (I love it so I use more)
    ¾ t basil
    ¾ t oregano
    2T chili powder
    ½ t black pepper
    2 T lemon juice
    3T tomato paste
    1 T Worcestershire sauce
    2 C ½ plum tomatoes with juice
    15 oz can Kidney beans, drained
    15 oz can white (Cannellini or great northern) beans, drained
    15 oz can Garbanzo beans, drained
    ½ t hot pepper sauce
    ¼ C dry red wine
    12 ounces porter or stout
    3T chopped canned green chilies
    1T chopped jalapeno peppers

    Combine bulgur wheat and V-8, let soak while preparing other ingredients. Chop veggies, food processor, works great, have spices ready. In large, heavy pan heat oil, over high heat add onion, celery, carrots, green pepper, garlic and mushrooms. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes, then add dry spices cook 1 minute more. Add bulgur wheat with juice and all remaining ingredients. Bring to boil, stirring. Reduce to simmer and cook 30 minutes, uncovered.

    Makes 8-10 servings. Only 150 calories per cup.
    Freezes well!

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