Zucchini Chili
Ingredients
- 6 cups zucchini, grated or diced, whichever you prefer
- 1 cups celery, sliced
- 1 med. onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 15-oz. can tomato sauce
- 2 cups water
- 28-oz. can whole tomatoes & juice
- 2-3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 3 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper
- 1/2 c. pitted ripe olives, sliced
- 15-oz. can kidney beans
- 1 c. fresh, sliced mushrooms
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, sauté grated zucchini, celery, and onion in hot oil for about 6 minutes, until celery is just tender.
- Add tomato sauce, water, tomatoes (with juice), chili powder, garlic salt, salt, sugar, and pepper.
- Simmer slowly, uncovered, for 90 minutes.
- Add olives, kidney beans, and mushrooms.
- Simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes and serve.