Very Veggie Chili

Recipe By : Bon Appetit (unknown reference)

Categories : Chili Main Dishes Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 stalks celery

1 large onion -- chopped

1 large green pepper -- choppped

8 cloves garlic -- chopped

4 14.5oz cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes

2 16oz cans pinto beans, drained

1 15oz can hominy, drained

1 11oz can whole kernel corn, drained

1 4oz can diced green chilis

1 cup fresh cilantro -- chopped

1/4 cup chili powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

Heat oil in heavy Dutch oven over high heat. Saute celery, onion, bell pepper & garlic until they begin to soften...about 8 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients except cilantro & simmer, about 35 minutes. During last 10 minutes, add cilantro.