Veggie Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 (16 oz.) can red kidney beans
1 small cooking onion, chopped
1/2 c. finely chopped carrot
1/4 c. finely chopped green pepper
1/4 c. white rice
1/4 tsp. cumin or to taste
2 Tbsp. dried parsley or to taste
2 Tbsp. chili powder or to taste
2 tsp. garlic salt or chopped garlic cloves or to taste
1 Tbsp. cocoa powder
any veggie you like: corn, cauliflowerets, etc.
2 Tbsp. tomato paste (add for thicker chili)

Preparation

Saute onion, garlic and veggies until soft in 1/4 cup olive oil in a 2-quart pot on medium heat.
Add remaining ingredients with enough water to cover, plus 1-inch more.