The Best Vegetarian Chili (Even A Meat Lover Will Enjoy) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium zucchini, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 medium red pepper, diced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans black beans (rinsed and drained)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
chopped jalapeno, from a can (optional)
1/2 cup water
2 -3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon salt
Garnish
low-fat sour cream
avocado
shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Saute zucchini, carrots, celery, onion, garlic and pepper in oil, covered until slightly softened over medium heat for about 10 minutes, add chili powder, and cumin, stir. Add beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and jalapenos (if using), water and salt. Bring to a boil, simmer on low, covered for about 2 and a half hours or until vegetables are cooked through. Serve over rice and garnish with cheese, sour cream and avocado.