Meatless Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. corn oil
1 1/4 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. ground cumin (optional)
2 c. diced zucchini
1 c. diced carrots
2 lb. tomatoes, cut in eighths
1 (20 oz.) can chickpeas, drained
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans (undrained)

Preparation

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