Black Bean And Bulgur Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. black beans (dry) or 5 to 6 c., cooked and drained
1 c. bulgur wheat (dry) or 3 c. cooked
2 Tbsp. olive oil
10 oz. onion, chopped
2 oz. garlic, chopped
8 oz. carrot, coarsely grated
8 oz. celery, chopped
8 oz. green pepper
28 oz. can crushed tomato in tomato paste
3 tsp. basil
3 tsp. cumin
3 to 5 tsp. chili powder
1/2 c. fresh chopped cilantro
2 tsp. salt
black pepper, cayenne pepper and water (as needed) to taste

Preparation

Bean Preparation:
One pound of dried beans will make about 6 cups, cooked and drained.
After picking out stones, rinse. Transfer to big pot.
Cover with 3 quarts of water.
Bring to boil for several minutes and then soak.
Drain, rinse and cover with water plus 1/2-inch for cooking process.
Bring to simmer; cover pot and cook for 1 1/2 hours or until tender.