Meatless Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. oil
1 1/4 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. each: dried basil leaves, oregano leaves and ground cumin
2 c. diced zucchini
1 c. diced carrots
2 lb. tomatoes, cut in eighths or 2 cans (undrained)
1 can chickpeas, drained
1 can kidney beans (undrained)

Preparation

In a 5-quart saucepot, heat oil over medium heat.
Add next 6 ingredients.
Cook, stirring 5 minutes, or until onion is tender. Add zucchini and carrots.
Cook, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 30 to 35 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.
Freezes well.