Meatless Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. corn oil
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 c. diced carrots
1 green pepper, chopped
2 (14 1/2 to 16 oz.) cans tomatoes, undrained
1 (16 oz.) can chickpeas, drained (garbanzo beans)
1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen corn, thawed
1 to 2 pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped

Preparation

Heat oil.
Add onions, garlic, chili powder and cumin.
Saute 5 minutes or until tender.
Add carrots and green peppers; saute 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes, crushing with spoon.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat.
Simmer 30 to 35 minutes, covered.
Can serve with rice, if desired.
Makes 8 (1 1/2 cups each) servings.